[Navy]

I'm a little confused on CCW rules in Ga. and Fl. They state that weapon must be in glove compartment or center console. Does this mean you have to take your weapon out of it's holster and put it in console when entering the car or can you keep it concealed on your person?

 

[basher052]

Nice thing about TX is we dont need a CC to carry in the vehicle. At least we got that part right. :yup:

 

[gottabkiddin]

In Ga you can carry your pistol on your person in your car with or without a GFL. You can carry it without a GFL in the Center console, Glove box or on the seat in plane view. If you have a GFL you can carry anywhere in the vehicle in any condition, concealed or not. Go here for GFL requirements in the state of Georgia.

Hope that helps. :hand10:

GBK

 

[sgb]

If you have a concealed weapons/firearms permit/license from either Ga. or Fl. you may carry concealed upon your person in either state while in your vehicle.

In Florida you may have a loaded handgun in the vehicle as long as it is securely encased. Such as in a glove compartment, center console, briefcase etc.

790.25 Lawful ownership, possession, and use of firearms and other weapons.--

(5) POSSESSION IN PRIVATE CONVEYANCE.--Notwithstanding subsection (2), it is lawful and is not a violation of s. 790.01 for a person 18 years of age or older to possess a concealed firearm or other weapon for self-defense or other lawful purpose within the interior of a private conveyance, without a license, if the firearm or other weapon is securely encased or is otherwise not readily accessible for immediate use. Nothing herein contained prohibits the carrying of a legal firearm other than a handgun anywhere in a private conveyance when such firearm is being carried for a lawful use. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to authorize the carrying of a concealed firearm or other weapon on the person. This subsection shall be liberally construed in favor of the lawful use, ownership, and possession of firearms and other weapons, including lawful self-defense as provided in s. 776.012.

 

[RETSUPT99]

If you have a concealed weapons/firearms permit/license from either Ga. or Fl. you may carry concealed upon your person in either state while in your vehicle.

In Florida you may have a loaded handgun in the vehicle as long as it is securely encased. Such as in a glove compartment, center console, briefcase etc.

790.25 Lawful ownership, possession, and use of firearms and other weapons.--

(5) POSSESSION IN PRIVATE CONVEYANCE.--Notwithstanding subsection (2), it is lawful and is not a violation of s. 790.01 for a person 18 years of age or older to possess a concealed firearm or other weapon for self-defense or other lawful purpose within the interior of a private conveyance, without a license, if the firearm or other weapon is securely encased or is otherwise not readily accessible for immediate use. Nothing herein contained prohibits the carrying of a legal firearm other than a handgun anywhere in a private conveyance when such firearm is being carried for a lawful use. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to authorize the carrying of a concealed firearm or other weapon on the person. This subsection shall be liberally construed in favor of the lawful use, ownership, and possession of firearms and other weapons, including lawful self-defense as provided in s. 776.012.

In plain English, this means that w/o a CCW permit, one may have a loaded pistol either in a holster or rug...then simply have it in the console or glove box. :yup::comeandgetsome:

 

[Saber]

Sidebar: I’m in Arizona so out of curiosity I looked at the reference since I didn’t know what GFL stood for. Ok, it was simple enough although I have to ask; what is a ballistic knife? Maybe those Martial Arts star-like things?

 

[sgb]

In plain English, this means that w/o a CCW permit, one may have a loaded pistol either in a holster or rug...then simply have it in the console or glove box. :yup::comeandgetsome:

If it's in the console or glove box it doesn't even need to be in a holster or rug. If it's secured in a holster (with a manual retention device) or a zippered up gun rug it doesn't need to be in a glove box or console as long as it's not as accessible as if it were upon your person. So you could put it in a gun rug, zip it up and toss it on the passenger side seat (not that I'd recommend it) and you'd be legal in Florida. :yup:

 

[sgb]

Sidebar: I’m in Arizona so out of curiosity I looked at the reference since I didn’t know what GFL stood for. Ok, it was simple enough although I have to ask; what is a ballistic knife? Maybe those Martial Arts star-like things?

A ballistic knife is one that propels the blade from the hilt/handle by mechanical means where the blade physically detaches and becomes a missile.

 

[Navy]

Thanks folks you have pretty much clear that up for me.

AJ

 

[kelcarry]

Hey Navy: If you should cross into SC from GA you must have gun (can be loaded) in the glove compartment or trunk or center console area if you are NOT CCWP. If you have your CCWP then you can have it concealed anywhere in car--even under your leg or on the seat next to you--just covered. Not sure of reciprocity though GA & SC so you would have to check on that although someone may provide that answer on this thread. These rules state to state are really ridiculous but I'll take them over any kind of "federal" all inclusive ruling, given the excrement (tyin to be nice but really do not want to be) that currently exists in Washington, DC.

 

[Horsetrader]

http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbull...ussions/90989-driving-thru-sc-ga-florida.html The above thread and the comments... Check your state's reciprocity with Georgia.

 

[sirdarksoul]

Hey Navy: If you should cross into SC from GA you must have gun (can be loaded) in the glove compartment or trunk or center console area if you are NOT CCWP. If you have your CCWP then you can have it concealed anywhere in car--even under your leg or on the seat next to you--just covered. Not sure of reciprocity though GA & SC so you would have to check on that although someone may provide that answer on this thread. These rules state to state are really ridiculous but I'll take them over any kind of "federal" all inclusive ruling, given the excrement (tyin to be nice but really do not want to be) that currently exists in Washington, DC.

There is no reciprocity between SC and GA.