WEAPON CHARGES

Georgia Constitutional Carry Act

On April 12, 2022, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed into law the "Georgia Constitutional Carry Act" (SB 319), which allows residents and non-residents that are 21 years of age or older to carry a firearm and various other weapons, including knives, in most public places with or without a permit.

However, there are still laws in place restricting carrying a weapon if you are a convicted felon; convicted under the First Offender Act; or if you're convicted for an offense involving household members.

Did you know - If you are committing a felony crime and a weapon is involved, the weapons charge is considered a separate offense and punished separately as a felony and it cannot be reduced to a misdemeanor. O.C.G.A. § 16-11-106: Possession of firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain crimes.

Contact us today to learn more about these restrictions placed on certain individuals and the punishments that can be imposed when you have a weapon during certain criminal offenses.

List of Weapon Charges*

Carrying a weapon or longan at a commercial service airport
Carrying weapons or long guns in unauthorized locations
Carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school
Discharge of gun or pistol near public highway
Discharge of firearms on property of another
Discharging firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Pointing or aiming gun or pistol at another
Possession of handgun by person under the age of 18 years
Possession of firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain crimes
Possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers
Possession of sawed-off shotgun or rifle. machine gun, silencer, or dangerous weapon prohibited
Unlawful possession of firearms or weapons

*Not an exclusive list of all weapon charges

WEAPON CHARGES

Georgia Constitutional Carry Act

List of Weapon Charges*

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