Georgia CCW Belt Clip same as Hipgrip?

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With the weather turning colder, I’d like to pocket carry my Kel Tec P3AT in my jacket pocket from time to time. However, Georgia law requires concealed firearms to be carried in a holster or other similar device, so unless it’s in a pocket holster it would be a violation of the law.

(c) This Code section shall not permit, outside of his or her home, motor vehicle, or place of business, the concealed carrying of a pistol, revolver, or concealable firearm by any person unless that person has on his or her person a valid license issued under Code Section 16-11-129 and the pistol, revolver, or firearm may only be carried in a shoulder holster, waist belt holster, any other holster, hipgrip, or any other similar device, in which event the weapon may be concealed by the person's clothing, or a handbag, purse, attache case, briefcase, or other closed container. Carrying on the person in a concealed manner other than as provided in this subsection shall not be permitted and shall be a violation of this Code section.
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My Kel Tec has the option to attach a belt clip to the frame of the gun. The belt clip essentially acts as a hipgrip (i.e. “hipgrip or any similar device”) therefore would it be legal to attach the beltclip to the Kel Tec and carry in my jacket pocket without any other holster attached and without hooking the beltclip to the inside of my jacket?


For comparison here is a link to a Kel Tec belt clip:

http://www.kel-tec-cnc.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=76


And the hipgrip:

http://www.baramihipgrip.com/
 
My opinion, which is worth almost nothing in this case, is that the two devices are essentially similar. I suppose it could also be argued that the two are very different.

If you are intent on this method of pocket carry, I'd suggest calling the prosecutor's office in the jurisdiction you'll be carrying in, and put the question to them - "would you prosecute me if I did this?".

However, I'd very strongly suggest that you get a pocket holster and use that. Something that covers the trigger could save a lot of grief. I've got one made by High Noon Holsters, and it performs very well.

Good luck!

RBH
 
A hipgrip in 1970's speak is pretty much a belt-clip in today's modern firearms lingo. I'm a GA resident and that's how I carry a few of my guns... kel-tec, j-frame.

The more interesting question is... if it had a belt-clip installed and stuffed in a jacket pocket (without actually clipping)... would it be illegal?:D
 
"If you are intent on this method of pocket carry, I'd suggest calling the prosecutor's office . . . ."

Y'all need to quit calling the people who want to put you in jail!
 
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