Georgia
| Subject/Law | Long guns | Handguns | Relevant Statutes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Permit to Purchase? | No | No | None | |
| Firearm registration? | No | No | None | |
| "Assault weapon" law? | No | No | None | |
| Owner license required? | No | No | None | |
| Carry permits issued? | Yes | Yes | OCGA §16-11-129 | Concealed or open carry allowed with permit. See also OCGA §43–38–10 which is a special permit for armed security guards. |
| Open Carry? | Yes | Yes | OCGA §16-11-129 | |
| State Preemption of local restrictions? | Yes | Yes | OCGA §16-11-173 | Despite state preemption, several localities continue to have local gun restrictions. Recent court rulings have resulted in many of these ordinances being withdrawn. |
| NFA weapons restricted? | No | No | None | |
| Peaceable Journey laws? | No | No | None | Federal rules observed. |
| Unlicensed open carry? | Yes | No | OCGA 16-11-128 | A Georgia Weapons License (GWL), or a recognized out-of-state permit, is required for open carry of any handgun outside of one's home, property, motor vehicle, or place of business. |
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