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Georgia

GA
permissive

Firearm Regulations

Assault Weapon Ban
No
Mag Capacity Limit
No
Permit to Purchase
No
Firearm Registration
No
Concealed Carry
Permitless (21+)
Open Carry
Permitless (21+)
Red Flag Law
No
Background Check (Private)
No
NFA Weapons
Unrestricted
State Preemption
Yes

Key Notes

Permitless open and concealed carry since April 2022 for those 21+. Broad preemption law. No assault weapon restrictions.

  • •Permitless (21+) — Adults 21 and older can carry both concealed and openly without any permit since April 2022.
  • •Permitless (21+) Open Carry — Open carry of handguns and long guns is legal without a permit for those 21 and older.
  • •Unrestricted (NFA) — All NFA items (SBRs, SBS, suppressors, machine guns, destructive devices) are legal with the federal tax stamp.
  • •State Preemption: Yes — Broad preemption law prevents cities and counties from enacting their own firearm regulations.
  • •No Background Check (Private) — Private sales between individuals do not require a background check beyond federal requirements.

Last updated January 15, 2026

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