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The current Georgia Hunting Regulations Handbook states, on Page 20, the following:
"Archers may not possess any centerfire, rimfire, or muzzleloading firearm while hunting during the archery deer season, except that any person possessing a license to carry a concealed firearm that is valid in this state pursuant to OCGA 16-11-126(f) and 16-11-129 may carry such firearms subject to the limitations of OCGA 16-11-126 and 16-11-127 except where prohibited by federal law."
I interpret this statement to mean that all deer hunting archers must possess a Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP)in order to lawfully carry any handgun while bowhunting deer. Am I correct in my assumption? And if so, Why would you need a CWP to carry a handgun in plain sight (not concealed in any way)? This doesn't seem fair. I've heard some people say that you can carry a handgun while bowhunting as long as its purpose is for protection.
Any comments or clarification would be appreciated.
"Archers may not possess any centerfire, rimfire, or muzzleloading firearm while hunting during the archery deer season, except that any person possessing a license to carry a concealed firearm that is valid in this state pursuant to OCGA 16-11-126(f) and 16-11-129 may carry such firearms subject to the limitations of OCGA 16-11-126 and 16-11-127 except where prohibited by federal law."
I interpret this statement to mean that all deer hunting archers must possess a Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP)in order to lawfully carry any handgun while bowhunting deer. Am I correct in my assumption? And if so, Why would you need a CWP to carry a handgun in plain sight (not concealed in any way)? This doesn't seem fair. I've heard some people say that you can carry a handgun while bowhunting as long as its purpose is for protection.
Any comments or clarification would be appreciated.