Frequent Questions About Georgia 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

After completing your Georgia weapons carry license class, you will apply for the permit through your local probate court within your county. You will bring your required materials (proof of identity, proof of Georgia residency, proof of U.S. Citizenship or your INS number, form of payment for the license fee) to the probate court and request a WCL application from the clerk. You will fill out the application and submit it to them and they will either take your fingerprints there or give you a Law Enforcement Affidavit to have your fingerprints taken at a Police Department; you will need to do this within 5 days of submitting your application. Within 5 days a county probate judge will request a criminal history records check and a background check. Within 30 days law enforcement will finish the background check and determine whether you can receive a WCL. 

No, Georgia does not require you to take a course to get your weapons carry license. This is a non-required course that we offer to those that are interested. We will cover Georgia's concealed carry laws and use of lethal force laws and answer any questions students may have before getting their permit. Even though you are not required by law to know this information, it is essential to know if you are serious about carrying a concealed weapon to ensure that you are doing so responsibly. This course is a great tool people can take advantage of to learn from an experienced and knowledgeable instructor.

The current total cost of receiving a Georgia weapons carry license is $130. The ASDI Georgia Weapons carry license course is $55.00 and the average cost of the state/processing fee is $75. This fee amount can vary by county so call your local probate court to find out the exact amount of the state fee as well as what are acceptable forms of payment.