hankdatank1362
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From handgunlaw.us :
So deos this mean I cannot carry concealed when I attend a church function at the Marriot Convention Center next week? It's not at a church, but it is a "public gathering"... which is exactly why I do want to carry!
Georgia Code 1611127
A person is guilty of a misdemeanor when he carries (Police, Military and others listed under GC
1611130
are exempt)
· To or while at a public gathering any explosive compound, firearm, or knife designed for the purpose of offense
and defense.
· (b) For the purpose of this Code section, "public gathering" shall include, but shall not be limited to, athletic or
sporting events, churches or church functions, political rallies or functions, publicly owned or operated buildings,
or establishments at which alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises. Nothing in this Code
section shall otherwise prohibit the carrying of a firearm in any other public place by a person licensed or
permitted to carry such firearm by this part.
· (c) This Code section shall not apply to competitors participating in organized sport shooting events. Law
enforcement officers, peace officers retired from state or federal law enforcement agencies, judges, magistrates,
solicitorsgeneral,
and district attorneys may carry pistols in publicly owned or operated buildings.
· (d) It is an affirmative defense to a violation of this Code section if a person notifies a law enforcement officer or
other person employed to provide security for a public gathering of the presence of such item as soon as possible
after learning of its presence and surrenders or secures such item as directed by the law enforcement officer or
other person employed to provide security for a public gathering."
So deos this mean I cannot carry concealed when I attend a church function at the Marriot Convention Center next week? It's not at a church, but it is a "public gathering"... which is exactly why I do want to carry!