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According to GA code 16-11-126 he would NOT be able to transport the handgun to any event:
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O.C.G.A. ยง 16-11-126
Carrying a concealed weapon
(a) A person commits the offense of carrying a concealed weapon when such person knowingly has or carries about his or her person, unless in an open manner and fully exposed to view, any bludgeon, knuckles whether made from metal, thermoplastic, wood, or other similar material, firearm, knife designed for the purpose of offense and defense, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument of like character outside of his or her home or place of business, except as permitted under this Code section.
(d) This Code section shall not forbid the transportation of any firearm by a person who is not among those enumerated as ineligible for a license under Code Section 16-11-129, provided the firearm is enclosed in a case, unloaded, and separated from its ammunition.
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An 18 to 20 year old IS ineligible for the Georgia Firearms Permit, and therefore is NOT legal to carry the pistol, even unloaded and in a case.
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NavyLT, I disagree with your interpretation of that section of GA Code.
Paragraph 9a) states, "A person commits the offense of carrying a concealed weapon when such person knowingly has or carries about his or her person ... any bludgeon, knuckles whether made from metal, thermoplastic, wood, or other similar material, firearm, knife designed for the purpose of offense and defense, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument of like character outside of his or her home or place of business, except as permitted under this Code section."
So, if you do this (i.e., carry concealed) and are not licensed (... except as permitted under this Code section.), then you are in violation. However, "in an open manner and fully exposed to view," (that portion I lifted out of the above partial quote) is an exception to the conditions requiring to be licensed. This section discusses the definition of the offense of "carrying concealed ... except as permitted by this Code section". Not carrying. Carrying concealed. Carrying "in an open manner and exposed to view" is a clear exception.
Further, paragraph (d) states, "(d) This Code section shall not forbid the transportation of any firearm by a person who is not among those enumerated as ineligible for a license under Code Section 16-11-129, provided the firearm is enclosed in a case, unloaded, and separated from its ammunition."
This clearly states that as long as a firearm "is enclosed in a case, unloaded, and separated from its ammunition", then those who may not obtain a license (... those enumerated as ineligible for a license under Code Section 16-11-129) are not prohibited (This Code section shall not forbid ...) from the transportation of any firearm.
So, not withstanding GA law governing the
possession of a firearm, which is a minimum 18 yrs old, all those who may legally
possess a firearm, may transport that firearm.
18-21 (or anyone else ineligble to obtain a GA firearms License) must have the firearm "enclosed in a case, unloaded, and separated from its ammunition". 21 and older must do the same if they are otherwise ineligible for a GFL, or may transport the firearm "in an open manner and fully exposed to view" if they are eligible, but are not licensed.
If you are licensed to carry in GA, these restrictions do not apply. You may carry in your daily carry rig.
GA also does not require you to notify of an officer if you are carrying concealed. However, if you must move so that it will become visible, or if you must dismount your vehicle, then, before moving, it is considered a
large courtesy to do so. However, it is not required.
BTW, stout advice by VHinch.