Open Carry Laws for Georgia
It is legal to carry openly within the State of Georgia but a valid permit is required and you cannot carry in places that are off limits. Refer to the specific requirements for the area where you will be traveling to ensure you are in compliance with the local laws.
Carry Law Preemptions for Georgia
16-11-173 (a)(1) It is declared by the General Assembly that the regulation of firearms and other weapons is properly an issue of general, state-wide concern. (2) The General Assembly further declares that the lawful design, marketing, manufacture, and sale of firearms and ammunition and other weapons to the public is not unreasonably dangerous activity and […]
Georgia Laws for Use of Deadly Force
Title 16 ‘Criminal Code of Georgia.’ Chapter 16 Sections: 16-3-20 Justification 16-3-21 Force Against Another 16-3-22 Assisting Law Enforcement 16-3-23 Threatening or Using Force 16-3-23.1 Definition 16-3-24 Property, Duty to Retreat 16-3-24.1 Definition 16-3-24.2 Immunity 16-3-25 Entrapment 16-3-26 Coercion 16-3-27 Benefit of Clergy 16-3-28 Affirmative Defense 16-3-40 Alibi 16-12-129 Defense of Self or Others 51-11-9 […]
Laws for Carrying Where Alcohol is Served
Yes, it is permitted to carry where alcohol is served unless expressly prohibited by signage within the restaurant.
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
Stun Devices/Electric Weapons: 16-11-127.1 (a)(2) Illegal to carry on any real property owned by or leased to any public or private elementary school, secondary school, or school board and used for elementary or secondary education and in, on, or within 1,000 feet of the campus of any public or private technical school, vocational school, college, […]
Relevant Court Cases and Opinions
There are a multitude of cases that impact carrying laws within the state so it is important to check the specifics when you have decided to carry.
Additional Information and Airport Requirements
It is permitted to carry in both the parking lot and the terminal per 16-11-130.2 Training is valid for no set period of time. There is no specific time to establish residency but it is assumed that this is upon obtaining a driver’s license or state ID. The minimum age for obtaining a license is […]
Supplemental Information
What Does GA Consider A Loaded Firearm? Title 16. Crimes and Offenses Chapter 11. Offenses Against Public Order And Safety Article 4. Dangerous Instrumentalities And Practices Part 3. Carrying and Possession Of Firearms § 16-11-132. Possession of handgun by person under the age of 18 years (a) For the purposes of this Code section, a […]