Frequent Questions About Georgia Weapons Carry License.

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What are Georgia’s requirements to obtain a weapons carry license?

  1. Must be 21 years of age or older (Or be 18 years or older if you are in the military, have completed basic training, and can provide proof that you are either on active duty or have been honorably discharged)
  2. Be a Georgia resident
  3. Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
  4. Have no felony convictions or pending criminal proceedings
  5. Have no drug convictions
  6. Have not other disqualifying convictions (i.e. carrying a concealed weapon without a license, domestic violence)
  7. Have not been in a mental hospital or drug or alcohol treatment center within the last 5 years
  8. Have not been committed to a mental hospital against your will
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