Help with carry laws pertaining to GA military members?!?!

You are exempt whether on or off duty.

 

By the way, to GPDO.

 

Not very familiar, I can assure you of that ...

 

Where are you located at?

 

Welcome.

I am also in the Guard and carry exclusively on my 16-11-130 exemption, both OC and CC. I don't generally get around "off limits" places during my normal routine, but have hit one or two of them (although I admit I CC in those places, just to avoid potential hassle).

I wish I could report that carrying on your ID is no problem with the cops, but I honestly have yet to have an encounter. Even when I OC, most people are either oblivious or just give me a funny look without saying anything.

 

why not you will help keep the rest of the non exempt people safe

 

Thats out for debate (i think haha)...

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I was going through the federal code and came across what looks to be an exemption for us military members, but I think I'm reaching so we'll see ...

 

Federal is Federal! The Georgia statute about military carry (which is one of the best state laws EVER!) does NOT APPLY at the federal level. You can't carry in Federal Buildings, SSA Office, Post Offices and so on unless, authorized by federal statute.

The use of military ID in lieu of a GWL has been discussed before. The concensus was to get a GWL as well. Also, carry a copy of 16-11-130 with you. It may save you from an unpleasant ride. As noted (in general) LEOs are not familiar with this statute.

Not addressing the federal parks/forests issue as that is a different can of worms.

 

I'm glad ya'll can carry into "certain" places without a GWL.
But I keep asking myself, what is the difference between a 20 yr. old Guardsman and a 53 yr old prior service, with no criminal record ?
hmmmm

 

Because the 53 year old prior service member has been discharged from their military obligation. They are no longer in the military service of the state or united states. Your 20 year old guardsman still serves his state and country. The minute the enlistment is up or the servicemember is discharged, he is no longer authorized to carry under the provisions of OCGA 16-11-130

 

True, but the rights carry over for LEO's... (i think) Lol So it is a feasible question. Except, I think the proper question would be retired service member vice just prior service...

But if I'm retired, I still maintain a military id, so not sure if that would suffice or not for carrying under ga law. I'm thinking not.

 

That's not what I meant,,,,,,,,,
Why is a "mature" person, with no criminal history, any more of a liability then then a younger person, regardless of their status in a military or law enforcement manner ?

 

Gonna go out on a limb here and say because we are constantly going through various phases of training and what not and then even real world stuff.

 

that 53 year old can always volunteer with the GSDF and hold their previous rank in the state military and be exempt

 

Maybe I'm beat'n around the bush to much.
Why should anyone, have more of a right to defend themselves, then the next person. I'm not buying the "more worldly" or "up to date tactic" stuff. There is nothing in the 2nd amend. that states leo's and military are different.
I am in no way trying to take anything away from anyone. I'm simply asking, what's the difference between person A and person B, as it pertains to being able to protect yourself, no matter where you are, or what your station in life is.