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Georgia’s General Assembly has declared that that the regulation of firearms is an issue of statewide concern. Thus, it has stated that no county or

Georgia is a “stand your ground state.” This means that a person who uses threats of force or force in defense of them self or

A person is justified in threatening or using force against another when they reasonably believe that such threat or force is necessary to defend themselves

The carry of weapons in a place of worship or a church, regardless of whether the individual holds a weapons carry license, is prohibited by

Open carry of handguns is only allowed in Georgia with a weapons carry license. Individuals may carry long guns openly without a license. However, if

Georgia is a “shall issue” state regarding weapons carry licenses. This means that as long as the person applying for the weapons carry license meets

Georgia does not restrict the ownership of knives. It is legal to own or possess any knife you want. Georgia does however restrict the carry