A comprehensive guide
To legally sell a firearm in Georgia, it's essential to be well-versed in both state and federal laws to guarantee a lawful and seamless sale. This knowledge is vital whether you've been a firearm owner for years or have newly acquired a gun through inheritance. Understanding your legal responsibilities and available options is key to ensuring a compliant transaction.
There are numerous options available when considering the sale of firearms in the state of Georgia.
Georgia's firearms regulations are notably lenient. The state does not impose limits on weapons type, high-capacity magazines, or enforce waiting periods for firearm purchases. Georgia also offers firearm permit reciprocity with many other states.
General resources:
In Georgia, private sellers are not required to conduct universal background checks or maintain any records for the sale, however identification is recommended if you wish to maintain a record of the transaction.
There are no state-mandated waiting periods in Georgia for private firearms transactions.
In Georgia, the minimum age for handgun purchase and possession is 21, but it's 18 for active military or honorably discharged personnel. For rifles or shotguns, the legal age is 18.
Georgia law O.C.G.A. § 16-11-101.1(b) states It shall be unlawful for a person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly to sell or furnish a pistol or revolver to a minor.
Georgia does not require private sellers (sellers who are not licensed dealers) to initiate a background check when transferring a firearm.
Senate Bill 308 and Georgia Code § 16-11-131 outlines that individuals convicted of felonies, including those on probation for a felony under certain sections of the code, are prohibited from possessing firearms.
Federal law requires that the buyer of a firearm must be legally eligible to own a gun.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) provides guidelines for these transactions.
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