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Can you carry a sword in Georgia concealed if you have a concealed carry permit?
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In Georgia you can carry a knife concealed if it has a blade length of 12 inches or less without a permit. However; If the blade exceeds 12 inches, you will need to obtain a Georgia - Weapons Carry License (WCL) to carry it in public.
Hi and welcome to the Buds Community. Yes, any knife having a blade measuring 12 inches or less may be freely carried. Some knives with blades longer than 12 inches are weapons and may not be carried beyond one’s home, property, automobile, or place of business without a § 16-11-129 State of Georgia license or a weapon license issued by a state with Georgia reciprocity. Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!
Yes, you can carry a knife concealed in Georgia if it has a blade length of 12 inches or less without a permit. However, if the blade exceeds 12 inches, you will need a Georgia Weapons Carry License to carry it in public.
Good afternoon to you!!
1. I suggest you read the laws govering concealed carry for the state of ga.
2Yes, you can carry a sword concealed in Georgia if you are a "lawful weapons carrier" (eligible for a license). Georgia’s 2022 "[Constitutional Carry" law allows those eligible for a license to carry knives with blades longer than 12 inches—classified as weapons—openly or concealed
3. Why? Are you the highlander? 😂
Hope this helps. Have a good rest of your day.
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Yes, you can carry a knife with a blade over 12 inches in Georgia, but generally only if you possess a Georgia Weapons Carry License (WCL) or are a qualified Lawful Weapons Carrier. Knives over 12 inches are classified as "weapons" and cannot be carried in public without this license, whereas knives 12 inches or less are generally unrestricted.
Key Considerations for Carrying Knives Over 12 Inches:
Permit Requirement: Carrying a knife with a blade longer than 12 inches (open or concealed) requires a WCL.
Prohibited Places: Even with a permit, you cannot carry knives (regardless of size) into restricted locations, including government buildings, correctional facilities, [airports] (beyond security), and school safety zones (where knives over 2 inches are prohibited).
Definition: Georgia law defines a "knife" as a cutting tool with a blade longer than 12 inches, while anything 12 inches or less is not considered a "weapon".