Constitutional Carry ≠ No Rules. As of today, 29 states have adopted some form of constitutional or permitless carry. That’s real progress for gun rights, but it’s also where a lot of people get tripped up. Just because a state doesn’t require a permit does not mean there are no restrictions. Depending on the state, constitutional or permitless carry may still include: • Age requirements • Resident-only provisions • Restrictions on concealed vs. open carry • Location-based bans (schools, government buildings, private property, etc.) • Disqualifying factors like prior convictions or specific criminal history Some states allow permitless carry only for residents. Some allow open carry without a permit but still regulate concealed carry. Some impose conditions that don’t exist in neighboring states. 👉 Know the law where you are, not just the headline you read. Believing in the Second Amendment doesn’t exempt you from how your state enforces its statutes. Courts, prosecutors, and law enforcement won’t grade on ideology. They’ll grade on compliance. If you carry, this isn’t optional knowledge. It’s part of the responsibility you carry. 💬 Have you actually reviewed your state’s carry laws recently, or are you relying on what you think constitutional carry means?
Georgia's Constitutional Carry (SB 319), effective April 2022, allows eligible, law-abiding individuals (21+ or 18+ military) to carry handguns openly or concealed without a state-issued Weapons Carry License, as long as they could legally possess a firearm under state and federal law. Key rules involve only carrying in places where you have a right to be, remaining aware that permits are still recommended for out-of-state travel, and understanding that while the permit process (fees, background checks) is gone for in-state carry, you must still qualify to own a gun and follow all other gun laws.
