Overview for Georgia
Georgia does not allow firearm discharge within 1000ft of a school, school bus, other school transportation, or school function. The 1000ft can extend beyond the school’s property. Written permission can be provided by a school official to allow this. This does not apply to licensed people picking up students, shooting events, organized sports events, firearms training, or locked compartment/gun rack in a vehicle owned by someone at least 21 years old, when the vehicle is used to pick up or drop off a student.
Firearms cannot be discharged within 50 yards of a street or highway. Unless you have written permission from the owner fire a weapon on private land that you do not own is illegal.
| Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
|---|---|---|
| Permit to Purchase | No | No |
| Open Carry | Yes | Partial |
| Concealed Carry | Yes | Yes |
| State Preemption of Local Restrictions | Yes | Yes |
| Firearm Registration | No | No |
| Owner License | No | No |
The Concealed Carry Permit
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
- Price: $80
- Valid for 5 years
- Regarding Non-residents of Georgia: Only given to Active Duty Military Personnel
- Non-resident permits are valid for N/A
- An owner's license is Not Needed
- Permit to Purchase: Not Needed
- Permits to Purchase Year/Cost: Not Needed
Official Concealed Carry page for Georgia.
Georgia Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Georgia Magazine Capacity
Georgia Imitation Firearms
What is classified as an Imitation Firearm in Georgia?
The following is a list of imitation firearms in Georgia:
Air rifles
Does Georgia have an inheritance gun law?
Georgia does not have an inheritance gun law.