Gun crew: Check in

[Ruiner]

Im mean gun shops for you gun license...for permits for concealed I have no clue now i know.

You don't need a "license" to own a pistol in the state of GA.

[Ruiner]

it takes like 2-3 months to get ur CCW, depends on where you live

you can carry your gun in your car without CCW, just have to have it unloaded and the ammo has to be out of reach distance.

You can get a silencer, theres a bunch of shops on buford highway that carry them, you need a class III weapons permit.

Really?

(d)
This Code section shall not forbid the transportation of any firearm by a person who is not among those enumerated as ineligible for a license under Code Section 16-11-129, provided the firearm is enclosed in a case, unloaded, and separated from its ammunition. This Code section shall not forbid any person who is not among those enumerated as ineligible for a license under Code Section 16-11-129 from transporting a loaded firearm in any private passenger motor vehicle in an open manner and fully exposed to view or in the glove compartment, console, or similar compartment of the vehicle; provided, however, that any person in possession of a valid permit issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 may carry a handgun in any location in a motor vehicle.

[ShooterMcGavin]

^^^i love ppl who don't know gun laws...

[Ruiner]

I believe you must have a permit to keep in your car.
Silencer ehh? Planning to use it in an urban environment.

I would also look at the Sig P226. Very nice pistol

WRONG!

Damnit, everyone needs to STOP giving wrong information as it can have VERY serious consequences. If you *think* that something is so, MAKE SURE. I keep having to stop and correct half of you who give incorrect info!

(d) This Code section shall not forbid the transportation of any firearm by a person who is not among those enumerated as ineligible for a license under Code Section 16-11-129, provided the firearm is enclosed in a case, unloaded, and separated from its ammunition. This Code section shall not forbid any person who is not among those enumerated as ineligible for a license under Code Section 16-11-129 from transporting a loaded firearm in any private passenger motor vehicle in an open manner and fully exposed to view or in the glove compartment, console, or similar compartment of the vehicle; provided, however, that any person in possession of a valid permit issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 may carry a handgun in any location in a motor vehicle.

[Ruiner]

^^^i love ppl who don't know gun laws...

It's starting to piss me off. I *think* that you can't or I *heard* that you need...

I mean, wtf!? Stop that shit. Look it up and know for a fact!

[NEONRACER]

This is the wrong place to ask for any kind of of information regarding firearms. There are about 5 people on here that I have ever seen speak intelligently about them.

[ShooterMcGavin]

It's starting to piss me off. I *think* that you can't or I *heard* that you need...

I mean, wtf!? Stop that shit. Look it up and know for a fact!

lol yeah, amazing how many ppl on here have never embraced the power of google

[hemi]

It's starting to piss me off. I *think* that you can't or I *heard* that you need...

I mean, wtf!? Stop that shit. Look it up and know for a fact!

RIGHT! You have to be sure when talking about a gun... Cops can't take any chances. I drive a big truck and most people cannot see in my window. I asked a cop and he said that it was concealed if the officer could not see it when approaching the vehicle. That I should tell the officer, but be prepared for them to be "on guard".
It either has to be in plain sight, or locked up. Can be loaded.

Oh yeah, 40 cal Baby Eagle...

[PhAtBoYMr2]

thanks for clearing all that ruiner...the info could help me from possible firearm charges in the future and i don't think anyone wants that.

[R.Kelly]

the other day when i was talkin to the workers at the local gun store were tellin me that some of the areas you aren't allowed to carry guns into, even if you have a permit, are churches, courthouses, some public places like (this is the example they used) the Ga dome, etc

ruiner is this correct?

[blare]

It's also called a GFL (Georgia Firearms License) and its good for about 5 years. You don't register guns in the state of GA and the law is actually pretty vague.

Places off limit include PUBLIC GATHERINGS not limited too:
churches or church functions
political rallies or functions
athletic or sporting events
publicly owned or operated buildings (pretty sure Highway rest areas fall under here. MARTA, bus stops)
establishments at which alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises

Keep in mind to that everyone meeting up in a parking lot to chill might be considered a Public Gathering. The Public Gathering is a big debate among LEOs and its a hit or miss. I think one guy with a GFL was arrested in McDonald's.

[blare]

ruiner is this correct?

Yes. Listed here 16-11-127 Section B
http://www.legis.ga.gov/legis/GaCode...11&section=127

Silencers and even fully automic machine guns are legal with all the right paper work and enough money/time.

[R.Kelly]

yea the topic got brought up while i was waiting for my background check to go through....there was some article on the net about how a preacher was arrested for having a gun in church even though he was using it in his sermon

[PhAtBoYMr2]

yea the topic got brought up while i was waiting for my background check to go through....there was some article on the net about how a preacher was arrested for having a gun in church even though he was using it in his sermon

damn a preacher? I bet that cop was thinking he's surely going to hell

[hemi]

yea the topic got brought up while i was waiting for my background check to go through....there was some article on the net about how a preacher was arrested for having a gun in church even though he was using it in his sermon

He would have been fine if he owned the church... You can carry in your own business. I used to have a bar, and I was the only one that could carry...

[R.Kelly]

yea but the main reason they were puttin up a stink about it was b/c of his past criminal record

[Ruiner]

ruiner is this correct?

Unfortunately, yes.

16-11-127.
(a) Except as provided in Code Section 16-11-127.1, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor when he or she carries to or while at a public gathering any explosive compound, firearm, or knife designed for the purpose of offense and defense.
(b) For the purpose of this Code section, 'public gathering' shall include, but shall not be limited to, athletic or sporting events, churches or church functions, political rallies or functions, publicly owned or operated buildings, or establishments at which alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises. Nothing in this Code section shall otherwise prohibit the carrying of a firearm in any other public place by a person licensed or permitted to carry such firearm by this part.

16-11-127.2.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any person to carry, possess, or have under such persońs control while on the premises of a nuclear power facility a firearm or weapon. Any person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

[R.Kelly]

thanks for the info...i wish i was 21 so i could buy a pistol but all i can do now is shoot my relative's pistols, Colt 1911 Officer Edition .45 FTW, .38 S&W, etc...they are all fun though.................we should all set up a shootin range meet, who'd be down?

[SixSquared]

My friend Lindsey knows gun laws up and down, and she has a concealed permit.. I can put you in touch with her if you like and she can definitely point you in the right direction, instead of all the "I think" and "I believe" because, as mentioned before, a cop isn't gonna care if "My friends on the forum said this was ok!".

Personally, I'm a revolver fan. Always have been.. I just like the feel... If it was a self protection issue, I wouldn't use a revolver (only 6 shots), but as far as just shooting for fun goes, my personal fave is the Colt .357 Python.. preferably the magnum if I can get my paws on it. It's a heavy ass gun, but the kick is not too bad, and for me it's just.. comfortable..

[Troublemaker]

There is an Eastman Gun Show this weekend at the North Atlanta Trade Center(formerly the Elco Building) on Oakbrook Parkway in Norcross. check out www.eastmangunshows.com, for more information. I'll check that out...maybe get some good deals on a used gun.

[R.Kelly]

any one interested in a IA firing range meet?

[TIGERJC]

lol, this is what will happen if ppl from ia meet up with guns - http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=30b522b054

[R.Kelly]

it'll be fun though

[RandomGuy]

Really?

(d)
This Code section shall not forbid the transportation of any firearm by a person who is not among those enumerated as ineligible for a license under Code Section 16-11-129, provided the firearm is enclosed in a case, unloaded, and separated from its ammunition. This Code section shall not forbid any person who is not among those enumerated as ineligible for a license under Code Section 16-11-129 from transporting a loaded firearm in any private passenger motor vehicle in an open manner and fully exposed to view or in the glove compartment, console, or similar compartment of the vehicle; provided, however, that any person in possession of a valid permit issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 may carry a handgun in any location in a motor vehicle.

ok so if you're without CCW?, you can have a loaded one in your car, as long as its out in the open, or in your glove? That doesn't sound right, that defies the point of getting the CCW. Correct me.

[Crazy Asian]

OKay...so now Ruiner clears everything up.

[R.Kelly]

ok so if you're without CCW?, you can have a loaded one in your car, as long as its out in the open, or in your glove? That doesn't sound right, that defies the point of getting the CCW. Correct me.

how doesnt that make any sense? if it is visible its obviously not concealed and if you have your ccw you can carry it on your person

[RandomGuy]

how doesnt that make any sense? if it is visible its obviously not concealed and if you have your ccw you can carry it on your person

so without CCW you can keep a loaded pistol in your glove? Then why do soo many people do otherwise?

[R.Kelly]

i have no idea about the glove box thing, but i think the main reason to get a ccw is to carry it on your person

[Crazy Asian]

You guys do know that an officer cant search your trunk or your locked glovebox only if you give them permission. I was talking to my friend who used to be with LAPD for 16 years and told me all officers need a warrant to search locked glovebox or your trunk. Only reason why you arm lengths in the car they can search but not your glovebox if it has a lock. Funny I never knew that.

[RandomGuy]

i have no idea about the glove box thing, but i think the main reason to get a ccw is to carry it on your person

i'm not sayin that's the case ruiner usually knows his shit, but I do know of people without CCW's carrying them seperate from the ammo...

[ahmonrah]

2. You can keep your gun in your car without any form of permit. But it has to be out in plain view, like on your passenger seat. It can be hidden in either your glovebox or center console.

3. silencers(aka suppressors),I believe they are illegal. Later, QD.

but!!!! they can be purchased, there is a weapons accesoriy maker here in GA. i'll have to re-edit this post and put their name up when i find it. and on what's highlighted in red. it's legal to have a weapon in your car w/o a permit so long as, like QD STATED: IT'S IN PLAIN VIEW ON PASSENGER SEAT. now the reason you can put it in your center console or glvoe box is due to a loophole in the law that stated YOUR CONSOLE/GLOVEBOX ARE AN EXTENSION OF YOUR HOME, AND AS SUCH, LEGAL. SINCE IT'S LEGAL TO HAVE WEAPONS AT HOME W/O NEEDING A PERMIT. god i love it!

[ahmonrah]

You guys do know that an officer cant search your trunk or your locked glovebox only if you give them permission. I was talking to my friend who used to be with LAPD for 16 years and told me all officers need a warrant to search locked glovebox or your trunk. Only reason why you arm lengths in the car they can search but not your glovebox if it has a lock. Funny I never knew that.

but with that, you can be arrested for obstruction of justice, thereby giving permission to search your vehicle by probable cause.

[ahmonrah]

any one interested in a IA firing range meet?

that'll be a great thing to do. itll be even better if this can be done on open land, wehre all weapons are permitted. i dont know of many that will allow ak/sks rifles, due to the caliber of the weapon. but i'd like to do like snail did, go to some farm and shoot varmints....

[SniperJoe]

but with that, you can be arrested for obstruction of justice, thereby giving permission to search your vehicle by probable cause.

Not giving permission of a search of the vehicle does not constitute obstruction of justice, nor does it constitute probable cause for them to search.

[ShooterMcGavin]

that'll be a great thing to do. itll be even better if this can be done on open land, wehre all weapons are permitted. i dont know of many that will allow ak/sks rifles, due to the caliber of the weapon. but i'd like to do like snail did, go to some farm and shoot varmints....

great idea assuming ppl showing up don't have IA internet beef w/each other...otherwise it could get messy

[Jaimecbr900]

#1. Did noone see or read my post? Because I said the exact same things Ruiner said like a page before he did.

#2. Quit giving out second hand BS info to people that are asking legit questions. Let someone who KNOWS something pass that info along rather than muddy up the water with TOTALLY wrong info that only confuses people. All these wives tales are really getting on my nerves to be honest.

#3. Be proactive and search and verify all information you're given. We can damn sure google naked women and dirty jokes but you can't find what your state laws are?

#4. Finally, a summary for all those that keep passing out stupid info:

-if NOT a felon and of legal age; you CAN "carry" a gun in 3 places: Car, home, or business.
-If you get a CCW permit, you can carry anywhere on you as long as there are no restrictions to do so by either the property owner of the property you are "carrying" in or gov't.
-There is no such thing as a gun license. There is a record of who purchased the gun IF that gun was purchased from a retailer. There is no "registration" nor "license" though.
-To get your CCW permit, you have to be over 21, not a felon, apply at the courthouse, get fingerprinted, wait for the background checks to come back, and THEN your license is issued. ETA depends on the county and their backlog.
-There are certainly restrictions on which places even a CCW holder can and cannot carry. To find out where you can't, see the links provided by Ruiner directly from our state statues.

Any more questions?


SERIOUSLY , some of you need to quit giving out heresay info because this is a subject matter that could make you end up in jail. Ignorance is NOT a viable defense. If you are old enough to buy a gun, you're old enough to find out what the laws governing that gun are. There are a couple of people on here that DO KNOW a lot about guns and related matters. PLEASE don't keep confusing people that are asking serious questions.

[Jaimecbr900]

that'll be a great thing to do. itll be even better if this can be done on open land, wehre all weapons are permitted. i dont know of many that will allow ak/sks rifles, due to the caliber of the weapon. but i'd like to do like snail did, go to some farm and shoot varmints....

There are ranges locally that have a rifle side which allows for long guns to be fired. Bullseye in Lawrenceville does. That's where I used to sight in my scope before hunting season. If it can stop my 30-06, it can handle the 7.62 for sure.

[Ruiner]

ok so if you're without CCW?, you can have a loaded one in your car, as long as its out in the open, or in your glove? That doesn't sound right, that defies the point of getting the CCW. Correct me.

Not really.

...provided, however, that any person in possession of a valid permit issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 may carry a handgun in any location in a motor vehicle.

No permit means you are restricted. If you have a CCW, you aren't when in your vehicle. People get their CCW so that they can carry it on them outside of the car. They don't really get their CCW for "in car carry" rights.

[Ruiner]

i'm not sayin that's the case ruiner usually knows his shit, but I do know of people without CCW's carrying them seperate from the ammo...

I just quoted you the official GA code. It's there in plain black and white. I didn't touch it.

[Jaimecbr900]

Some of you would actually be very surprised to know just how many people are carrying at any given time.