How Do You Get A Permit To Carry A Concealed Weapon In Georgia?
Georgia allows resident permit holders to conceal firearms. Military service personnel do not need a permit. If you are a resident of Georgia, you will need a Georgia permit, firearms reciprocity agreements notwithstanding. The following steps will help you get a concealed weapon permit in Georgia. Meet the license qualifications for Georgia. This is an extensive list addressed in Georgia Code 16-11-129 and can be found at www.packing.org. Basically, you have to be a resident of Georgia, a United States citizen and 21 years old with a clean criminal and mental history. Contact the Probate Court in your county to get details on applying for a firearms permit, the fees and how to get fingerprinted. Typically, you will fill out the application before a court clerk and provide two sets of fingerprints at the local police station. Permits are usually issued within 60 days. Provide a photo ID and proof of residency. A Georgia driver’s license or state ID card will serve as both. Check with y