Georgia State Firearm Data

State-by-State

Year: 2018
Image of Georgia

Georgia

6
State Gun Laws
9.03
Gun Related
Suicides (per 100k)
6.22
Gun Related
Homicides (per 100k)

Provisions for 2018

Provision Name
Provision Description
Current Status
Provision Name
ccbackground
Provision Description
Concealed carry permit process requires a background check
Current Status
Current
Provision Name
ccbackgroundnics
Provision Description
Concealed carry permit background check explicitly requires a check of the NICS database
Current Status
Current
Provision Name
ccrenewbackground
Provision Description
Concealed carry permit renewal requires a new background check
Current Status
Current
Provision Name
felony
Provision Description
Felony conviction is prohibitive for firearm purchase/possession
Current Status
Current
Provision Name
opencarrypermith
Provision Description
No open carry of handguns is allowed in public places unless the person has a concealed carry or handgun carry permit
Current Status
Current
Provision Name
permitconcealed
Provision Description
Permit required to carry concealed weapons
Current Status
Current