I am a 30 year old, ex-police officer and I live in Northwest Georgia. I left law enforcement years ago after getting injured on-duty to pursue a college education and a different career. I recovered from my injuries, but about three years ago the pain from the injuries came back and I ended up disabled. I never had obtained my GFL for various reasons, but I have decided that I am going to obtain a license so that I can carry my firearm legally. The issue is that I a concerned about my status and the law.
The amount and type of pain I have requires me to take opiate-based medication, though I have no adverse effects from taking the medication. I operate at the same level I have my whole life, aside from the fact that I walk with a cane and cannot walk or stand for more than minutes at a time. While I am not "under the influence", I am concerned that a police officer might arrest me for use or possession of narcotics while also possessing a firearm(that is not the actual charge, I am just referring to the actions he or she might observe).
I do carry my instant-release narcotic with me, when I am out in public, as pain does not schedule its public appearance during the times I am at home. Have any of you had issues with something similar to this? The only medication that I have on me is in the proper bottles that has my name on each and every bottle. I drive safely, I make high marks in college, and I function great in general, aside from severe bouts of pain.
I do know a lot about the law, and I am aimed towards attending law school, but I do not know everything. Any information would be helpful. I just want to make sure that I will not run into problems down the road and I want to make sure that I will not have any trouble obtaining my GFL being disabled and on medication.
I have had no mental health issues, not ever convicted of a felony, or arrest or convicted of a DV charge.
The amount and type of pain I have requires me to take opiate-based medication, though I have no adverse effects from taking the medication. I operate at the same level I have my whole life, aside from the fact that I walk with a cane and cannot walk or stand for more than minutes at a time. While I am not "under the influence", I am concerned that a police officer might arrest me for use or possession of narcotics while also possessing a firearm(that is not the actual charge, I am just referring to the actions he or she might observe).
I do carry my instant-release narcotic with me, when I am out in public, as pain does not schedule its public appearance during the times I am at home. Have any of you had issues with something similar to this? The only medication that I have on me is in the proper bottles that has my name on each and every bottle. I drive safely, I make high marks in college, and I function great in general, aside from severe bouts of pain.
I do know a lot about the law, and I am aimed towards attending law school, but I do not know everything. Any information would be helpful. I just want to make sure that I will not run into problems down the road and I want to make sure that I will not have any trouble obtaining my GFL being disabled and on medication.
I have had no mental health issues, not ever convicted of a felony, or arrest or convicted of a DV charge.