Ely v. State

Blackbukn, Judge.

Ely appeals his conviction for carrying a concealed weapon 1 on the ground that OCGA § 16-11-126 permits an owner to carry a concealed weapon on his rental property.

1. Although Ely admits carrying a gun in his pocket, he asserts that the trial court erred in denying his motion for directed verdict on the firearms charge because, according to statute, he was entitled to carry a concealed weapon at the time of the incident.

Pursuant to OCGA § 16-11-126, it is generally illegal to carry a revolver or other concealable firearm outside of one’s home, motor vehicle or place of…