Application Form For Firearm Registration In Georgia
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Completion of Sentence: You must have completed all aspects of your sentence, including probation or parole, at least five years before applying. No Subsequent Criminal Activity: Demonstrating good conduct and no criminal activity since completing your sentence is essential.
Legal Residency: You must be a legal GA resident and have a premise for conducting business in firearms. Clean Criminal Record: Applicants cannot have a disqualifying criminal record, such as convictions for felonies or domestic violence, and must not be prohibited from handling firearms under federal law.
A misdemeanor conviction of any crime involving domestic or family violence will prevent you from being able to legally possess a firearm. A temporary protective order (TPO), which is typically in place for 12 months, will also prohibit you from legally possessing a firearm for that 12 month period.
Georgia Weapons Carry License Applications must be submitted online. Applicants will complete the application and answer all questions online before coming to the court to sign the application.
Background Check Procedures in Georgia Federal law requires federally licensed firearms dealers (but not private sellers) to initiate a background check on the purchaser prior to sale of a firearm.
Pursuant to Georgia Code 16-11-126(a), any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun may have or carry on his or her person a weapon or long gun on his or her property or inside his or her home, motor vehicle, or place of business without a valid weapons carry license.
Let the officer know if you are carrying a gun or a weapon: If your weapon is in the glove compartment with your registration and insurance, it is best to inform the officer, and do not reach for anything unless instructed to do so by the officer.
