Firearm Form Application With Firearms In Georgia
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To get a weapons carry license (WCL) in Georgia, you must apply to your local probate court. You must meet the following qualifications: You must be 21 years old (except for those at least 18 and serving in the Armed Forces). You must be a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States.
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.
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.
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.
How Long Does it Take to Get an FFL? It typically takes 2 months from the time the ATF receives your application, to receive your FFL. What Happens if the ATF Takes Too Long? There is an administrative remedy you can take to force the ATF to approve or deny your application.
A Type 03 FFL is the easiest to get, it's a collector of curios and relics. A Type 03 FFL is not a license to deal firearms, but to have Curios and Relics transferred and shipped directly to their home. It's the most restrictive FFL, but the easiest to acquire.
