SC Residents Can Finally Venture Into GA With Their Concealed Firearms

By James England

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — South Carolinians finally have concealed carry reciprocity with Georgia, ending a long period of time where either had to carefully watch which side of the border they were carrying on.

South Carolina and Georgia share a long history together and have, for a long time, been joint partners in business, civic advances, and lifestyle. Now, South Carolinians traveling across the border into Georgia will have another thing on their side: the blessing of the State of Georgia to continue to carry their concealed carry handguns.

According to FOX 54 WFXG, gun owners have relied upon non-resident permits issued from states like Arizona and Utah in order to get Georgia reciprocity — a ridiculous obstacle for law-abiding citizens in neighboring states.

“I’m glad they finally got it passed. It’s been too long, mulling around, going back and forth, it’s a great thing for Georgia residents and South Carolina residents that carry concealed,” said Stephanie Scott, owner of the Gun Rack Range in Aiken.

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley signed the bill into law in the beginning of June so from here on out, Georgians and South Carolinians alike will be able to cross over the border without fear of …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation