Georgia Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Georgia require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Georgia require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Georgia require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Georgia issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Georgia issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Georgia have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Georgia have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Georgia support the castle doctrine?
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  A:

  The use of deadly force to protect yourself and others is permitted. However, you must feel that you or someone else is about to be harmed, and the person must be attempting to, or have broken into your home. There is no duty to retreat in Georgia.

• +Q: Does Georgia have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does Georgia uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Georgia have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Georgia have?

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