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Open Carry in Georgia

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Macboo

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I am confused. Open carry is legal in Georgia with a license, but does it have to be a Georgia license or can it be a state license that has reciprosity? I am licensed in Texas and Alabama. I apologize if this has been addressed elsewhere in this forum, but I couldn't find it.
 
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Hef

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Check handgunlaw.us to see if GA honors your permits, if it does not have reciprocity with your state. Your state police or attorney general's website should also tell you.
 
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MSgt G

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Yes, you may open carry since I know we honor Alabama's licenses. :celebrate
 
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JimMullinsWVCDL

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Yes, as long as you are not a resident of Georgia. O.C.G.A. §§ 16-11-126(f) and 128(c) provide:
On and after October 1, 1996, a person licensed to carry a handgun in any state whose laws recognize and give effect within such state to a license issued pursuant to this part shall be authorized to carry a handgun in this state, but only while the licensee is not a resident of this state; provided, however, that such license holder shall carry the handgun in compliance with the laws of this state.
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officerjdc

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MSgt G wrote:
Yes, you may open carry since I know we honor Alabama's licenses. :celebrate
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We have a reciprocity agreement with Texas too. He's good with either license since he lives in Alabama.

It's true that a Georgia resident must have a GFL.
 
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