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Georgia Constitutional Carry Law
Summary
As of 2022, Georgia is a 'Constitutional Carry' state. This means 'lawful weapons carriers' can carry a concealed or open handgun without needing a license from the state.
Rights & Rules
- 01.If you are legally allowed to own a gun, you can carry it openly or concealed without a Weapons Carry License (WCL).
- 02.You do not have to be a resident of Georgia to carry without a permit, as long as you meet the legal requirements to own the gun.
- 03.You are still prohibited from carrying in specific locations like government buildings with security checkpoints, courthouses, jails, state mental health facilities, and nuclear power facilities.
- 04.You can carry your gun on college campuses, but only if it is concealed.
Penalties
- 01.Carrying a weapon into an unauthorized location (like a courthouse or a school without proper authorization) can result in misdemeanor or felony charges depending on the location.
Verified Citations
Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) 16-11-125.1 & 16-11-127
Source"Any lawful weapons carrier may carry a weapon in all parks, historic sites, or recreational areas... Any lawful weapons carrier shall be authorized to carry a weapon as provided in Code Section 16-11-135 and in every location in this state not listed in subsection (b) or (c) of this Code section..."