Re: [85attendees] FYI: Atlanta & Zombies

[Adam Roach <[e-mail]>]

On 10/22/12 1:44 PM, Carlos M. Martinez wrote:
> So we foreigners are supposed to fight the hordes of the undead
> bare-handed ?

It doesn't necessarily look like you're required to go at it without 
weapons -- you just need to plan ahead, as is the case with any good 
defense plan.

Georgia has fairly permissive firearms laws. At first glance (if you 
trust self-published advice from random folks on the Internet), it looks 
like there should be nothing keeping you from acquiring and possessing a 
long arm, so long as you are older than 18, and have not disqualified 
yourself (e.g., by being convicted of a felony). Handguns appear to 
require a license, as do offensive blade weapons longer than 5 inches 
(about 13 cm). But, really, if you let a zombie get within knifing 
distance, you're probably not going to make it anyway.

There used to be US Federal laws that prevented foreigners from buying 
firearms except under very specific conditions, one of which was 
residency. I believe these were relaxed late last year:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/23/us/atf-eases-rules-on-gun-sales-to-noncitizens.html

As far as I can tell, 18 USC 44 §922 (y)(2) still applies, which means 
you'll need to get a hunting license before purchasing your zombie guns. 
Such licenses are generally sold at hunting goods stores, such as 
Wal-Mart, for a modest fee. I'm not sure whether Georgia issues hunting 
licenses for zombies; and, if they do, whether there is a bag limit you 
need to adhere to. Be sure to do your own research.

;-)

/a

Disclaimer: I'm not a lawyer, and weapons laws can get very confusing. 
Don't rely on anything I've said above for anything more than amusement 
value.