Alabama and Georgia Carry question

[phantomak47]

I have a New Hampshire ccw which is honored in Al and GA where I will start carrying this weekend.

In GA I can legally carry putting the gun in the glovebox, but in Alabama I cant find exactly what I can and cant do. Is Alabama probally in the class, where the gun in the carry has to be in direct control of the person with the license? So if that is the case , can I put it in the glove box?

Thanks everyone for the help, only 5 years ago I had never fired a gun and after an outing with my friend and his father whom is a police officer, I have more guns than the two of them combined! With out these forums, I would be lost. thanks

 

[Gunstar1]

phantomak47:
In Georgia "any person in possession of a valid permit issued pursuant to Code Section 16-11-129 may carry a handgun "
Since NH is reciprocal then Section 16-11-129 (Ga CCL requirments) means your NH permit, so you may carry a handgun in any location in a motor vehicle.
Without your permit it has to go in the glovebox.

Alabama is similar: car carry is restricted unless you have a permit.

I would check out the "places off limits" sections on the pages below.

Packing.org Alabama page and
Packing.org Georgia Page

 

[bamawrx]

The main issue with Alabama is that the Sheriffs set the local standards of where you can and cannot carry. This is a major problem that I am starting to work on. Be VERY careful in AL. Every County has different rules and no good way to find out what they are. In my county our rules just changed with the new Sheriff, and he made no effort to let us know. Now all sorts of places are off limits for the first time.

Best thing to do is avoid any places that sell alcohol and public buildings. Remember many local establishments sell beer that you may not think about. And oh yeah, I need some help getting this changed so PM me if you live in AL and want to help. Thanks.

 

[phantomak47]

My main concern is that I carry from tuscaloosa to atlanta on regular trips with a non resident NH permit. I carry a full size sig 226 which is a little uncomfortable in the carry on me in the carry for a 3 hr ride. So what I want to do is to have the gun in the glovebox for when I stop in little towns on the way to atlanta I can get it out to carry. See where I am going with this? thanks

 

[jnojr]

Only one way to be sure...

Get a map of Alabama that shows counties and freeways. Trace the route you follow, and write down the name of each county you pass through. Then call the Sheriffs Department for each county and ask them. Any advice you get from the Internet is worth the paper it's printed on ;-)

 

[shep854]

As I understand the issue, in Alabama, a sheriff can set restrictions for the permits issued in his county, but must honor the conditions set by others.

When I carried a Montgomery County, AL permit (early '90s), it had restrictions printed on the document (no churches, bars, etc.). My Jefferson County permit is "unrestricted", and only mentions State and Federal restrictions.

Contact the AL Attorney General's office for details regarding your NH permit, and post the info if you can.

 

[Gunstar1]

Georgia carry

Once you reach the Georgia line you can take the gun out of the glovebox and put it any where you like.

When carrying outside of the car it must be in a holster/or similar device concealed by clothing.

In Georgia the off-limits rules are for the entire state and no local county or city can impose more.
Cities can only declare the firing of a gun within city limits is illegal, unless it is fired in self defense.

 

[Tinker]

Phantom,

I can't tell you about Ga, but I live in Al. and have had CCW permits for a while.

My understanding is that you can transport any legally owned firearm through the state CCW permit or not. It just has to be unloaded and in a "secure wrapper". (The way I've read it) if it were secured in a box or bag, unloaded, in the trunk, that would be OK just to transport CCW or no. Like if you were taking your revolver to hunt hogs or whatever. No permit is needed to just transport.

Open carry is a no-no if you have a CCW or not. It's called "brandishing". The only exception for this is if you are on your own private property or ,say for instance some, hunting land/lease/shooting area.

Local county "Restricted" and "Unrestricted" licences usually limit what type of firearm you can carry. Restricted means you can use one specific firearm for concealed carry. Unrestricted mean you can use any handgun you own for CCW. The first county I applied for CCW issued "restricted" permits. I had to list type and Ser# for that permit. If I was checked, the concealed firearm had better match the one listed on the restricted permit. The county I live in now does not restrict that. There are prohibited carry places, but they are listed on it. Court rooms, airports, etc.

I don't know if this state offers out-of-state permit holders the same priveleges as in-state folks, but I think the Al. Atourney General's office is where you could find out what you need to know specifically.

 

[Tinker]

Whoops, did a google search and I may be wrong about transpoting a pistol without a permit. It's OK as long as you are transporting it (unloaded and secured) from the place of purchase, to your home, or business or to a place of repair. I guess a pistol hunter could get nailed without a permit.

http://www.ago.state.al.us/issue/Alabama_Weapon_Law.pdf

Found this PDF for the state's weapons laws. Check it out.

 

[Rebeldon]

Alabama has a state pre-emption law. Local munincipalities can't make up their own gun laws. Gun laws in Alabama are uniform throughout the state.

It is unlawful in Alabama to carry a loaded handgun in your car without a permit. However, a local police department or sheriff's office may unofficially decide NOT to enforce certain laws. I know for a fact that certain counties are soft on carrying loaded handguns in your car if you don't have a permit--especially for women. But they might charge you for it if you're breaking another law, or if you're black.

I lived in Alabama for six years (1996 to 2002). I had a permit there for four years.