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Illegal open carry areas in Georgia: Know the restrictions

Georgia is one of the 46 statesthat allow for the open carry of a firearm. Individuals must be at least 21 years of age and obtain a state permit.

Having a permit to open carry doesn't mean that you can exercise this right anywhere. Here is the list of places in Georgia where you cannot open carry.

  • School Property - You cannot open carry on school premises, including buses. This includes college and university campuses as well as school residence halls and dormitories.

  • Churches and Places of Worship

  • Courts of Law - You cannot open carry in any Georgia courthouse or facility where court is being held.

  • Government Facilities - It is illegal to open carry in any state-owned (and most county-owned) government building.

  • Active Polling Area - You are not allowed to open carry during elections and must be at least 150 ft from any designated polling station to open carry.

  • Prisons, Correctional Facilities, or Detention Homes

  • Airports - It is illegal to open carry in secure areas of airports.

  • Mental Health Facilities

  • Sporting Events Authorized individuals such as law enforcement officers and members of the military are exceptions.

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