Georgia gun laws 2020. It does not however affect the laws of other states. 1118 pm est january 1 2020 atlanta several new laws are going into effect in georgia on january 1 but the most controversial bill signed into law in 2019 will remain on hold for. Tyler harper an ocilla republican said the legislation addresses a variety of issues gun rights advocates have with the states carry laws.
Submit your application at the court along with your fingerprints. On june 26th the georgia general assembly adjourned sine die from its 2020 legislative session. The georgia constitution like many other state constitutions guarantees to its citizen the right to keep and bear armsarticle one section one paragraph vii of the georgia constitution states.
In order to carry a handgun or another type of concealable firearm georgia gun law requires an individual to obtain a license or permit to carry. Under georgia law. Explore georgia gun laws weapons carry licenses ccw reciprocity map.
No county or municipal corporation by zoning or by ordinance or resolution nor any agency board department commission or authority of this state other than the general assembly by rule or regulation shall regulate in any manner. B the possession ownership. The license allows a person to carry a handgun.
Gun laws in the state of georgia regulate the sale possession and use of firearms and ammunition in the state of georgia in the united states. Within five days a county probate judge will request a criminal history records check and a background check on you. Early in the.
To learn more about georgias concealed carry permit application process concealed carry restrictions and ccw training requirements visit the georgia gun laws page now. When you arrive at probate court youll need an official form of identification your payment and a self addressed stamped envelope if you would like them to mail your license to you. Georgia gun law states that any individual having been convicted of a felony crime is prohibited to possess or transport any shotgun rifle or handgun.
Applications are handled at the county level and filed with the probate court in the county of residence. Members and the concealed carry community and does not constitute legal advice. Georgia gun laws for a concealed carry license require a person to be at least 21 years old or 18 if they are a member of the military.
The bill which was approved by the.