Georgia Concealed Carry Laws
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Laws change without notice. This summary reflects our best understanding of current Georgia law but may not reflect recent legislative changes, court rulings, or local ordinances. Always verify current law with an attorney or official state source before carrying a firearm. This is not legal advice.
Permit & Carry Requirements
Georgia is a constitutional carry state where no permit is required for eligible persons 21 and older to carry a concealed firearm. Open carry is also permitted. Georgia still issues a voluntary Weapons Carry License (WCL) through county probate courts, which is valuable for interstate reciprocity when carrying in other states.
Reciprocity
Georgia honors concealed carry permits from all other US states. The Georgia WCL is recognized by a large number of states across the country. Non-residents 21 and older may carry under Georgia's constitutional carry law without a permit while visiting Georgia.
Prohibited Locations
Georgia prohibits carry in courthouses, jails, prisons, places of worship during services (unless authorized by the governing body), state mental health facilities, nuclear power facilities, within 150 feet of polling places during elections, schools and school safety zones, school buses, and any location where a security checkpoint is in place.
NFA Items in Georgia
Georgia permits federally-registered NFA items including suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs. Georgia has no state-level restrictions on NFA items beyond federal law. The $200 NFA tax stamp elimination effective January 1, 2026 makes NFA item acquisition more accessible. Georgia has no assault weapon ban or magazine limits.
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