Georgia Gun Laws - 2026 Complete Guide
Last verified: 2026-01-01 | Not legal advice - verify with your state AG
Quick Reference: Georgia Gun Laws
| Open Carry | Legal |
| Concealed Carry | Permitless / Constitutional Carry |
| Permit Required | No - permitless carry |
| Permit Cost | N/A (No permit required) |
| Permit Validity | N/A |
| Waiting Period | None |
| Background Check | Required |
| Castle Doctrine | ✓ Yes |
| Stand Your Ground | ✓ Yes |
| Red Flag Law | ✓ No |
| Magazine Limit | None |
| Suppressors | Legal (NFA rules apply) |
| NFA Items | All legal (federal rules apply) |
Open Carry Laws in Georgia
Open carry is legal in Georgia for anyone who is legally allowed to possess a firearm. No permit is required to openly carry a holstered handgun or a long gun in public, subject to restricted location laws.
Concealed Carry Laws in Georgia
Georgia is a constitutional carry state. Anyone who is legally allowed to possess a firearm may carry concealed without a permit. Georgia enacted constitutional carry in April 2022 (Weapons Carry Law). Optional Georgia Weapons Carry License available for reciprocity purposes.
Where You Cannot Carry in Georgia
The following locations generally prohibit firearms carry in Georgia. This list is not exhaustive - always verify current law before carrying in any location.
- Schools
- Courthouses
- Government Buildings
- Prisons
- Polling Places
- Churches Without Permission
- Bars
- Nuclear Plants
Federal law also prohibits carry in federal buildings, national parks ranger stations, and other federal facilities regardless of state law.
Optional Georgia CCW Permit
Georgia enacted constitutional carry in April 2022 (Weapons Carry Law). Optional Georgia Weapons Carry License available for reciprocity purposes.
Even though Georgia does not require a permit to carry, obtaining an optional permit allows you to carry in other states that have reciprocity agreements with Georgia but require a permit from your home state.
CCW Reciprocity for Georgia
States that honor your Georgia permit (28)
Georgia honors permits from (31)
Georgia Gun Law Cheat Sheet - Free PDF
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