There is an important distinction about military personnel that you guys are missing here...the list of "exempted personnel" is preceeded by verbiage to the effect of "while in the discharge of that office."
OCGA 16-11-130 says nothing of the kind. Go above to the yellow button marked Gun Laws. Click it. Then select the button marked Weapons Related GA Code, and click on it. Then select 16-11-130.
Here is what the preface says:
(a) Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2 shall not apply to or affect any of the following persons if such persons are employed in the offices listed below or when authorized by federal or state law, regulations, or order:
It's kind of silly to think that carrying while on leave/liberty is the same as under arms while on duty (such as an MP or security detail).
Why?
This would NOT apply to persons entering the hospital who are on active, reserve, or guard military status unless they are carrying in uniform under duty status.
What? Have you bothered to look at any other items on the list of exempted people? Let's take the first one. Peace officers. So, according to you, police officers can carry only while in uniform and carrying as a part of their duties while clocked in to their 8 hour shift. Right? Why or why not? If your answer is "No, that is silly," then please explain the difference between item 1 on the list and item 3, since they both have the same preface to which you referred above.
Take a look at item 12. If I understand you correctly, the gun laws of this state do not apply to a judge, but that exemption applies
only while he is wearing a black robe and actually sitting on the bench. Is that correct? If not, then please explain the difference between item 12 and item 3, since they both have the same preface to which you referred above.
Please read and understand the entire statute. Georgia gives a LOT of latitude to military. It will only take a little bit of stupidity or irresponsibility to mess that up.
Done. Now will you please do the same?
