You can't even carry a knife in your pocket or bag unless you're a fisherman (with a fishing permit) and carrying your fishing gear which will obviously include a gutting knife.
It works for us.
In Georgia, there are instant background checks to weed out the bad guys from buying a gun. If you are a law abiding citizen you can apply for and recieve a weapons carry permit. I did and now I can carry concealed. Also, if I buy a gun I just show my permit and don't have to go through the background check.
Also, you need a safe to lock it in when at home.
Billy, this is a link to the International Defence Pistol Association. They probably have matches at a Gun Club near you. They have it here and I'm going to start participating.