Georgia Gun & Ammo Laws: A 2nd Amendment Overview for Georgia Gun Owners

PLEASE NOTE: The laws which impact Georgia gun owners are subject to frequent change at the local, state, and federal level so it's wise to consult an attorney or your local law enforcement agency before making any final firearms-related decisions. Our official policy on shipping ammo to Georgia can be found here, whereas the information below is meant as a reference point only.

Georgia State Constitution

The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed, but the General Assembly shall have power to prescribe the manner in which arms may be borne.

Georgia Constitutional Provision Article I, Section I, Paragraph VIII: Arms, right to keep and bear.

Other provisions relating to the power of the people over government:

The people have the right to assemble peaceably for their common good and to apply by petition or remonstrance to those vested with the powers of government for redress of grievances.

Georgia Constitutional Provision Article I, Section I, Paragraph IX: Right to assemble and petition.

All government, of right, originates with the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole. Public officers are the trustees and servants of the people and are at all times amenable to them.

Georgia Constitutional Provision Article I, Section II, Paragraph I: Origin and foundation of government.

The people of this state have the inherent right of regulating their internal government. Government is instituted for the protection, security, and benefit of the people; and at all times they have the right to alter or reform the same whenever the public good may require it.

Georgia Constitutional Provision Article I, Section II, Paragraph II: Object of government.

Georgia Gun Laws

Georgia Gun Laws Overview (Source: NRA-ILA)
Georgia Concealed Carry (CCW) Overview (Source: HandgunLaw.us)

Georgia Hunting Rules & Regulations

Georgia Hunting Licenses & Permits (Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)
Online Licenses & Permits Purchase Portal (Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)
Georgia "What License Do I Need?" Information (Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)
Georgia Hunter Education Courses (Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)

Georgia Shooting Ranges

State Shooting Ranges (Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources)
NSSF-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NSSF's WhereToShoot.org)
NRA-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NRA.org)

Georgia Competitive Shooting Clubs & Matches

IDPA Clubs (Source: IDPA.com)
IDPA Matches (Source: IDPA.com)
USPSA Clubs (Source: USPSA.org)
USPSA Matches (Source: USPSA.org)
USA Shooting Clubs (Source: USAShooting.org)
USA Shooting Matches (Source: USAShooting.org)
4-H Shooting Sports State Contacts (Source: 4-HShootingSports.org)

Georgia NRA Training Courses & Fundraising Events

Georgia NRA-Affiliated Training Courses (Source: NRA.org)
Georgia "Friends of NRA" Events & News (Source: FriendsofNRA.org)

Georgia State Firearm & Hunting Associations

Georgia Sport Shooting Association (NRA-Affiliated)
Georgia Carry (GOA-Affiiated)
Georgia Gun Owners (GOA-Affiiated)
Safari Club International Georgia Chapter (SCI-Affiliated)
Georgia Students for Concealed Carry (Source: ConcealedCampus.org)
Georgia Civilian Marksmanship Program (Source: TheCMP.org)
Georgia NRA-Affiliated State Association (Source: NRA.org)
Georgia Safari Club Affiliated State Association (Source: SafariClub.org)

Georgia Gun Shows and FFLs

Georgia Gun & Knife Shows (Source: GunShows-USA.com)
Georgia FFL Holders (Source: FFLGunDealers.net)
NICS Firearm Checks by State (Source: FBI.gov)

Georgia's Yearly Ranking for Gun-Friendly States

Georgia Elected Public Officials

Congressional (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Gubernatorial (Source: VoteSmart.org)
State Legislature (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Statewide Officials (Source: VoteSmart.org)
NRA's Ranking of Georgia Public Officials (Source: NRA-PVF.org)

Georgia Public Finances and Personal & Economic Freedom Rankings

Georgia State Checkbook (Source: Open The Books)
Georgia State Employees (Source: Open The Books)
Georgia Personal & Economic Freedom Ranking (Source: CATO Institute)
Georgia Civil Asset Forfeiture (aka "Policing For Profit") Ranking (Source: Institute for Justice)

Georgia State Business Tax Climate Rankings

Georgia State Business Tax Climate Rank (Source: Tax Foundation)
Taxes in Georgia (Source: Tax Foundation)

Firearm Background Check Data

Background check types

The transaction types Permit, Permit Recheck, Handgun, Long Gun, Other, Multiple and Admin on the chart are for background checks initiated by an officially-licensed Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) or criminal justice/law enforcement agency prior to the issuance of a firearm-related permit or transfer.

Multiple indicates a background check where more than one type of firearm is associated to a single background check.

Admin indicates the administrative checks that are for other authorized uses of the NICS.

Pre-Pawn background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees seeking to pledge or pawn a firearm.

Redemption background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to regain possession of a firearm after pledging or pawning a firearm as security at a pawn shop.

Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Return to Seller-Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Best Gun-Friendly States Ranking

Overall Freedom Ranking

Business Tax Climate Rankings

Gun and Ammo Laws by State

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