Concealed Carry Reciprocity Expansions for Georgians

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There are a couple of very recent additions to the states that recognize my Georgia Weapons Carry License:

South Carolina

Effective upon signing of the law on June 3, 2016, South Carolina recognizes Georgia WCLs, and with the announcement of the Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens, Georgia recognizes permits from South Carolina. You can see a great summary of SC gun laws here.

Virginia

Effective July 1, 2016, Virginia will recognize permits issued by all other states, with some conditions listed on that page. Other Virginia requirements are listed here.

Georgia will recognize Virginia permits once their recognition goes into effect, and the Attorney General so announces.

Personally, both of these ease the restrictions I have faced travelling from Georgia, especially since South Carolina is contiguous, and one of my major clients is in Greenville. Now I don’t have to stop at the rest stop on the way out and put my pistol in the glove box. This will also make my next trip to the DC area better.

 

2 thoughts on “Concealed Carry Reciprocity Expansions for Georgians

  1. Dan

    Good news, there! I did call SLED some time ago, and the agent told me I did not have to put my gun in the trunk when transiting the state. I was told inside the console was sufficient. Of course, reciprocity is much better!

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