Does active duty military need a conceal carry permit in the state of Georgia?

2020-08-23T09:06:15-04:00

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Aug 23 at 2020 9:08 AM

2020-08-23T09:08:20-04:00

My best answer to that question brother,is to check with the. local police

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2020 9:22 AM

2020-08-23T09:22:14-04:00

Yes, the only thing active duty gets you in Georgia is you can apply at 18 instead of 21.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Aug 23 at 2020 10:29 AM

2020-08-23T10:29:32-04:00

Gun laws are state to state. Being in the military is irrelevant. Whatever the state you're residing in's gun laws are, that's what you're legally obligated to follow.

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Aug 23 at 2020 12:07 PM

2020-08-23T12:07:53-04:00

No, according to Georgia.
Yes, according to the military, or at least Fort Benning.
Last I checked.

Response by LTC Gary Earls made Aug 23 at 2020 6:15 PM

2020-08-23T18:15:36-04:00

I'm not lawyer but I do have a conceal carry permit. I went to the county office and filled out the paperwork. They did a background check. etc. Do you live on base?? If so you may need to check with JAG.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2020 11:53 PM

2020-08-23T23:53:40-04:00

If you read the following you will read that military are exempt from the requirements to have a conceal permit while you are in GA and are active duty military. I have known a few that did this. They also carried a copy of the State Statute in case they were questioned about it. I would recommend not trying it. Cops don't even know about and they will charge you and let the courts deal with it. Meanwhile you will have to worry about when you have a arrest on your record. I would just get a permit. I have a Louisiana lifetime permit. It is really the best way to go.

2010 Georgia Code
TITLE 16 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
CHAPTER 11 - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY
ARTICLE 4 - DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTALITIES AND PRACTICES
PART 3 - CARRYING AND POSSESSION OF FIREARMS
§ 16-11-130 - Exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2

O.C.G.A. 16-11-130 (2010)
16-11-130. Exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2
(3) Persons in the military service of the state or of the United States;

https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2010/title-16/chapter-11/article-4/part-3/16-11-130/

16-11-130

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2020 9:02 AM

2020-08-25T09:02:49-04:00

According to the State AG when I was stationed there and an Army reserve JAG who is a full-time county prosecutor from a few weeks ago when we talked about this, Military members (to include reserves, guard, and state guard) are exempt from state gun laws and the requirement to have a carry permit under GA law.