Georgia’s House Bill 60 (HB 60) changed the state’s laws on the when it is legal to carry a gun. The following information may be of interest to those living in Georgia or planning to travel to Georgia:
Who may not carry a gun in Georgia:
- Anyone Younger than 21
- Anyone hospitalized for mental illness within the last 5 years
- Fugitives from justice
- Those convicted of manufacturing or distribution of controlled substances and/or dangerous drugs
- Those ineligible to possess a firearm under federal law
- Anyone convicted of a felony
- Anyone who has had their carry license revoked
- Those convicted of specific crimes involving weapons
Locations where it is illegal to carry a weapon in Georgia:
- Within 150 feet of a polling place
- Mental health facility
- Nuclear power plant
- Government buildings (those that screen visitors)
- Places of worship
Changes include leaving the decision on carry legality up to state schools (for employees). Individuals with a CC permit may not carry weapons in non-secure areas of airports and in bars.
Georgia participates in Firearm Permit Reciprocity with a number of states:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
For more information, visit: https://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/gacode/default.asp