Understanding Weapon Laws for IT Contractors in Georgia

If you’re an IT contractor and have ever hired through Bench Direct, you know that we make the process of finding your next project a breeze. We hope that employees feel similar about working for us as a vendor as we care deeply for the workers who are a part of the Bench network. But there are still lots of fine print clauses in our contracts that can be confusing if you make an assumption or get caught off guard. Take weapon laws, for example. Sometimes, when you are in between projects and traveling from city to city in a new state, there are differences in the tolerance of items that you might think are legal everywhere. This is also true when you change cities for your next gig. You will want to be aware of these differences so the only thing stressful about your day learning new code is about how to complete your project and not worrying about your car insurance or municipal court summons.

For example, knife laws can vary crazy amounts even across a few miles around the Atlanta metropolitan area. Take switchblades for example. If you ever have to do work in Georgia and have ever wondered “are switchblades legal in Georgia,” you might want to know that although many states have some restrictions on automatic knives, Georgia is not one of them. So with a switchblade, spring-assist, or other automatic knife, if it opens with the press of a button, your weapon is most likely legal. According to the in-depth guide on comprehensive switchblade legality in Georgia, it’s crucial to understand the local laws.

In addition to knowing if the knife you’re carrying is legal, you should know that when you’re are not at your work location and mix into the general population in Georgia, you may be violating the law. If you are an IT contractor who has a switchblade, and are going to be working in Georgia, you should know that even if it is legal for you to have these items in your possession, how close they are to your body can make a difference in the eyes of the law. You see, under Georgia law, an automatic knife is usually considered illegal unless it is kept in your home “for display as part of a display collection.” And although there is no set distance defined under Georgia law, in general use of common sense, if a law enforcement officer were to observe a potential criminal in the distance, you’re not going to be breaking the law if the automatic knife is in your pocket or on you, but may if it is a distance away. It is most likely okay for license holders to have automatic knives as long as they are kept in their glove compartment or trunk. If you talking to an officer or in a neighborhood where general public safety could be impacted, you might want to get rid of the switchblade until needed once again to prevent a potential deduction of points. Down the road, “a judge might reserve the right to revoke your weapons license if she or he thinks you have unlawfully threatened someone with a weapon; if your gun, knife, or other deadly weapon rang out in a bar brawl or hit someone’s flesh, a judge might not disqualify you from subsequent weapons possession entirely, but chances are you will be less than pleased with the monetary judgment that follows.”

It is very important for IT contractors to understand local laws, and that’s why we keep a piece of the laws on our blog to keep you informed. After all, if you get pulled over while on holiday or have a switchblade misidentified as a white light saber, a serious incident could embarrass the living daylights out of you or bankrupt you. So it’s better to be on the safe side and learn what’s illegal in the places you work.

Knowing that, we know that simplifying your work life as an IT contractor is a rewarding endeavor. It is important to GHRC (Georgia Hire Right Corporation) that you have the opportunity to look forward to your next project without worrying about your start date or about calculating how long your last gig will be before you need to land your next contract. Getting started on a project can be smooth and easy if you take advantage of all the user friendly services that we offer. The process is convenient and simple to browse positions, submit yourself, upload your resume, and complete the interview process without the hassle of lengthy application forms, neurotic recruiters, and referential paperwork. We want you to be able to function as a skilled contractor and a proud parent without battling our bureaucracy. With our team of professionals on your side, we’ll take care of technicalities and you can take care of business. We simplify the process of finding your next position with an IT contract in Georgia.