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Do not carry a open Beer while in Helen during the Nationals
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millerized
Crotch Rocket
Problem solved.
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I'm sure that applies to public property, if your on private property, like the Helendorf (parking lot, river room, river terrace, etc), it's not an issue. I was just there yesterday and the Shriners were having an event so there Shriners in golf carts, four wheelers, etc, I'm sure they all were drinking something other than water.
Yeah, what's interesting is you can't openly drink on public property but you can open carry a firearm.
MotoCommuter said:
Maybe that is why they don't want you drinking.
fred-houston said:MotoCommuter said:
Maybe that is why they don't want you drinking.
Well, with a Georgia Weapons Carry Licence, you can legally carry into a bar, so I doubt that is the case with the open container. I believe the open container law is a Georgia law, I remember back in the day, they would have to go cups at the exit at the bars, so you could pour your drink into a cup and walk out.
millerized
Crotch Rocket
But a guy from WV can conceal carry without a GA permit.Zarticus said:
Gotta love this country.
Because many states recognize each others concealed carry permits. From what I read on The state of GA site they recognize WV concealed permits. I don't think a WV resident can conceal carry in GA without a WV permit. I am open to being corrected if I'm wrong :beerchug:millerized said:
Zarticus said:
You are correct, GA and WV have reciprocal agreement in place. If Jim has a WV licence, then he can carry in GA. GA does not have a concealed carry licence, it has a Georgia Weapons Carry Licence, which allows you to carry concealed or open. Go to: http://www.georgiapacking.org for more information on firearms laws in GA.
Don't be surprised when you see people open carrying in GA. Our laws allow it if you have a GWCL (or a reciprocal state licence). What's even more interesting is that an LEO cannot demand to see your licence for just open carrying, if they are investigating some type of crime, then they can, but just open carrying a weapon is not a reason for them to demand to see the licence. Don't believe me, please check out the site above to obtain links to the current GA laws. Also, this is not legal advise, always be aware of the laws of the state you are in (my disclaimer).
Sport rider
Iron Butt
interestingly, you can open carry here in NC, but need a permit to concealed carry.
so....I'm covered to conceal carry in GA, but would I be covered to open carry since I have a concealed carry permit from NC?
Oh...and we allow carry in places selling alchohol (ie. bars), but no alchohol can be consumed. so if you carry into a bar, just don't drink. I think that covers open containers AND solo cups. ;D
so....I'm covered to conceal carry in GA, but would I be covered to open carry since I have a concealed carry permit from NC?
Oh...and we allow carry in places selling alchohol (ie. bars), but no alchohol can be consumed. so if you carry into a bar, just don't drink. I think that covers open containers AND solo cups. ;D
Sport rider
Iron Butt
I know first hand that they give out tickets liberally for parking in the loading zone at the top of the hill that is open parking on the weekend, but NOT during the week! :'(
We need to become friends with some of the off-duty Helen cops and invite them to Yonah...
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Then again, maybe NOT!
Not being a concealed carrier, or even a gun owner (at this point)...I'm curious...
How does it work at a place like Yonah that states 'NO WEAPONS'.....is it basically a 'no questions asked, no lies told' type situation. I'm assuming you don't check 'em at the front desk?
:campfire:
Then again, maybe NOT!
Not being a concealed carrier, or even a gun owner (at this point)...I'm curious...
How does it work at a place like Yonah that states 'NO WEAPONS'.....is it basically a 'no questions asked, no lies told' type situation. I'm assuming you don't check 'em at the front desk?
Sport rider
Iron Butt
from what I have experienced, it's the latter, Shawn. everyone in this organization that I have met have never been the type of make light of, nor even show a firearm in public. I know many of us carry, but unless you knew them, you'd never know. that will likely be the way at Yonah. Not that I'm advicating everyone should carry there. just that you would probably never know one way or the other. there has been lots of discussion, both pro and con, here on the forum regarding firearms. I have found that those of us who are "pro" are discrete and concious of the responsibilty. I've never heard anyone on the "con" side of the discussion express any concern at rallies or functions. if they did, I would suspect that there would be a firm reaction from the "pro" community regarding rectifying the situation. in other words, if someone did something inappropriate, they would hear it from us. I think we would do very well at policing ourselves in order to not impact all of us who choose to carry. just my opinion, of course, and subject to everyone else's. ;D
Sport Rider said:
Thanks for the feedback. I have never met a concealed carrier that doesn't take the responsibility extremely seriously, so I wasn't implying that any concealed carrier (COG member or otherwise) would do anything to jeopardize that freedom.
I also didn't mean to be flippant about the 'no questions, no lies' comment....what I meant was...as long as you keep it unloaded and locked in a saddlebag/top case, is that like keeping it locked in your car trunk...if you check it at the front desk of Yonah...it's not concealed anymore.
I think I just realized I don't need to be a concealed carrier, I have enough to remember being safe on the bike...but come to think of it, to a concealed carrier, the two go hand in hand.
Sport rider
Iron Butt
on the flip side, if you don't want to carry, don't worry. there will be plenty of other around who are if there were ever that type of an emergency. Just dive behind Al....you'll be fine! )
)Sport rider
Iron Butt
Shawn, signage and rules on private property carry no legal weight in GA other then they can ask you to leave their property. That being said, if you are discrete about it, there should not be an issue, but I'm in no way advocating attendees break any rules so you need to evaluate your situation. Also, vehicles are considered an extension of your home in GA, plus you are allowed to have a loaded firearm in the glove box/center console of a car/truck with out a GWCL, I don't know how this translates to a MC top box, you would need to investigate the GA laws.
As a side note, we had a rally in Pensacola a while back and we were all going to the Naval Aviation Museum on NAS Pensacola, as the Feds are much more stricter about firearms, the Rally Master brought a lock box that we all stored our firearms in while we went to the museum, it was quite the assortment.
My own personal philosophy is "don't ask, don't tell" and I'm discrete about it and you will find the majority of the membership are the same way. I have never seen it to be an issue with all the MC rally's and events I've been to.
I'm sure that many of the no firearms signs are due to liability / Insurance reasons. If something happens, they can just point to the rules and it gives them an out if your being stupid about it.
As a side note, we had a rally in Pensacola a while back and we were all going to the Naval Aviation Museum on NAS Pensacola, as the Feds are much more stricter about firearms, the Rally Master brought a lock box that we all stored our firearms in while we went to the museum, it was quite the assortment.
My own personal philosophy is "don't ask, don't tell" and I'm discrete about it and you will find the majority of the membership are the same way. I have never seen it to be an issue with all the MC rally's and events I've been to.
I'm sure that many of the no firearms signs are due to liability / Insurance reasons. If something happens, they can just point to the rules and it gives them an out if your being stupid about it.
