In order to keep your permit current, it will be necessary for you to apply for a new permit every 5 years. You may apply for a renewal permit up to within 30 days after expiration for a reduced fee. If your license is expired by more than 30 days, you will have to apply for a new permit and will not receive the reduced fee.
Please Note: The Weapons Carry License Application packet is used for both New and Renewal applicants
Georgia law provides that you can receive a Weapons Carry License at the discounted rate of $8.00 if you meet certain requirements. Applicants who are retired law enforcement officers must bring in documentation showing their retired status as well as documents which indicate that they served as a law enforcement officer for 10 of the 12 years immediately preceding the retirement of such person as a law enforcement officer. These requirements are pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 16-11-129 (h)(1), which specifically states:
IF RETIRED, have served as a law enforcement officer for at least 10 of the 12 years immediately preceding retirement; OR
IF DISABLED, have served as a law enforcement officer for 10 years and left employment as a law enforcement officer as a result of a disability arising in the line of duty
Must be included in one of the following classes of officers:
Whether by election or appointment, have given your full time to:
Please be prepared to provide the Court with documentation that specifies the start and end dates of service
If you are 18 years of age, you may apply for a concealed weapons permit upon that you have completed basic training and that you are actively serving in the armed forces of the United States or that you have been honorably discharged from such service. The Fee to apply is $80
To learn more about eligibility for Obtaining a Weapons Carry License Please refer to O.C.G.A. §16-11-129
Georgia law authorizes the State of Georgia to recognize the weapons licenses of any other state whose laws recognize and give effect to a Georgia license. The following is a list of those states:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Attention! Georgia weapons license holders should familiarize themselves with the individual requirements and limitations on Georgia weapons licenses in any of the reciprocating states where they may wish to exercise their rights. Weapons laws vary from state to state and there may be municipal or county ordinances regulating weapons in reciprocating states. Also, please note that reciprocating states may honor Georgia licenses regarding firearms while not recognizing licenses as to other weapons, such as knives.
Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Virginia, and Wisconsin recognize only those Georgia licenses issued to persons twenty-one years of age or older; Georgia recognizes all Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Virginia, and Wisconsin licenses. For more information, visit States Which Recognize a Georgia Weapons Carry License.