joeamt wrote:
officerjdc wrote:
Based on my own experiences with OC and what Iread on this board about the experiences of othersit doesn't seem to be a big deal to OC in Georgia right now. I've gotten a few wide-eyed stares and even fewer questions about my pistol but no really bad negative reactions and no questions from law enforcement when they see me OCing.
You should be aware that Georgia and South Carolina do not have reciprocity so your SC license is not valid here.We do recognize licenses fromNew Hampshire, so show that one to police if you are questioned.Georgia law makes no distinction between open and concealed carry for license holders, soyou should be fine OCing here on your New Hampshire license.
Georgia does not currently issue nonresident licenses, but we are fighting that battle with the state now.
Does GA have reciprocity with VA?
No. It's my understanding that Virginia law requires other states to have a database for LEOs to be able to run pistol licenses the same way they run driver'slicensesbefore Virginia can enter into a reciprocity agreement with that state. Georgia has no such database and no state level records of any kindof GFLs or holders, and that's why Virginia can't enter into a reciprocity agreement with us.
I believe Georgia's county probate courts (the probate judges being the issuing authority in Georgia)keep GFL records at the county level.