Do You Need a License to Carry a Gun in Georgia? No. Georgia is a constitutional carry state, and has been for years. You do not need a license to carry a gun in Georgia. State law lets any "lawful weapons carrier" carry a handgun openly or concealed without a Weapons Carry License. A lawful…
Continue reading ›What Is an Open Carry Permit? An open carry permit is a state-issued license that lets a person carry a firearm in plain sight, usually in a belt holster or a shoulder rig rather than hidden under clothing. Open carry is the opposite of concealed carry, where the firearm must stay out of view. Some…
Continue reading ›Georgia has both a castle doctrine and a stand your ground law that together give residents broad self-defense rights. The castle doctrine under defense of habitation protects people who defend their home, occupied vehicle, or place of business. The Stand Your Ground law removes the duty to retreat in any location where a person has…
Continue reading ›By Georgia Gun Rights Lawyer Cory Yager – Former Cop and Field Training Officer No, Georgia does not require a license to carry a handgun in public. Senate Bill 319 became effective April 12, 2022. It amended the carrying-a-weapon statute and the license eligibility rules. Under these amendments, any “lawful weapons carrier” may carry openly…
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