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Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 16-11-100. Abandoning, Discarding, or Leaving Unattended Containers Which Lock or Fasten Automatically; Abandoning or Discarding Motor Vehicle Which Does Not Have Door or Window Removed - History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 273, §§ 1,...
§ 16-11-101. Furnishing Knuckles or a Knife to Person Under the Age of 18 Years - A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of a high...
§ 16-11-101.1. Furnishing Pistol or Revolver to Person Under the Age of 18 Years - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-101.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-11-102. Pointing or Aiming Gun or Pistol at Another - A person is guilty of a misdemeanor when he intentionally...
§ 16-11-103. Discharge of Gun or Pistol Near Public Highway; Penalty - History. Ga. L. 1882-83, p. 131, §§ 1, 2; Penal...
§ 16-11-104. Discharge of Firearms on Property of Another - History. Code 1933, § 26-2909.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...
§ 16-11-106. Possession of Firearm or Knife During Commission of or Attempt to Commit Certain Crimes - and which crime is a felony, commits a felony and,...
§ 16-11-107. Harming a Law Enforcement Animal - (2.1) “Dangerous weapon” shall have the same meaning as provided...
§ 16-11-107.1. Harassment of Assistance Dog by Humans or Other Dogs; Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-107.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-11-108. Misuse of Firearm or Archery Tackle While Hunting - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-108 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-11-109. Activities Prohibited to Person Charged With Violation of Subsection (A) of Code Section 16-11-108; Penalty for Violation of Code Section; Surrender of Hunting License - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-109 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-11-110. Revocation of Hunting License for Violation of Subsection (A) of Code Section 16-11-108 or Subsection (A) of Code Section 16-11-109 - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-110 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-11-111. “Anhydrous Ammonia” Defined; Crime for Possession - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-111 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-11-112. Vehicles With False or Secret Compartments - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-112 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-11-113. Offense of Transferring Firearm to Individual Other Than Actual Buyer - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-113 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 2 - Possession of Dangerous Weapons
§ 16-11-120. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 16-11-121. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 16-11-122. Possession of Sawed-Off Shotgun or Rifle, Machine Gun, Silencer, or Dangerous Weapon Prohibited - No person shall have in his possession any sawed-off shotgun,...
§ 16-11-123. Unlawful Possession of Firearms or Weapons - A person commits the offense of unlawful possession of firearms...
§ 16-11-124. Exemptions From Application of Part - This part shall not apply to: History. Ga. L. 1968,...
§ 16-11-125. Burden of Proof as to Exemptions - In any complaint, accusation, or indictment and in any action...
Part 3 - Carrying and Possession of Firearms
§ 16-11-125.1. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: provided, however, that...
§ 16-11-126. Having or Carrying Handguns, Long Guns, or Other Weapons; Exceptions for Homes, Motor Vehicles, Private Property, and Other Locations and Conditions; Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon - History. Laws 1837, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, pp. 848, 849.; Ga....
§ 16-11-127. Carrying Weapons or Long Guns in Unauthorized Locations - History. Ga. L. 1870, p. 421, §§ 1, 2; Ga....
§ 16-11-127.1. Carrying Weapons Within School Safety Zones, at School Functions, or on a Bus or Other Transportation Furnished by a School - provided, however, that this Code section shall not apply to...
§ 16-11-127.2. Weapons on Premises of Nuclear Power Facility - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-127.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-11-129. Weapons Carry License; Gun Safety Information; Temporary Renewal Permit; Mandamus; Verification of License - (a.1) Gun safety information. for at least five years immediately...
§ 16-11-130. Exemptions From Code Sections 16-11-126 Through 16-11-127.2 - In addition, any such sheriff, retired sheriff, deputy sheriff, retired...
§ 16-11-130.1. Allowing Personnel to Carry Weapons Within Certain School Safety Zones and at School Functions - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-130.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-11-130.2. Carrying a Weapon or Long Gun at a Commercial Service Airport - (a.1) As used in this Code section, the term: History....
§ 16-11-131. Possession of Firearms by Convicted Felons and First Offender Probationers - (b.1) Any person who is prohibited by this Code section...
§ 16-11-132. Possession of Handgun by Person Under the Age of 18 Years - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-132 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-11-133. Minimum Periods of Confinement for Persons Convicted Who Have Prior Convictions - and which crime is a felony, commits a felony and,...
§ 16-11-134. Discharging Firearm While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-134 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-11-135. Public or Private Employer’s Parking Lots; Right of Privacy in Vehicles in Employer’s Parking Lot or Invited Guests on Lot; Exceptions; Severability; Rights of Action - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-135 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-11-136. Restrictions on Possession, Manufacture, Sale, or Transfer of Knives - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-136 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-11-137. Detention for Investigation of License to Carry Prohibited - A person carrying a weapon shall not be subject to...
§ 16-11-138. Defense of Self or Others as Absolute Defense - Defense of self or others, as contemplated by and provided...
Part 4 - Antiterroristic Training
§ 16-11-150. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 16-11-151. Prohibited Training - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-151 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-11-152. Authorized Training - This part shall not apply to: History. Code 1981, §...
Part 4A - Enhanced Criminal Penalties
§ 16-11-160. Use of Machine Guns, Sawed-Off Rifles, Sawed-Off Shotguns, or Firearms With Silencers During Commission of Certain Offenses; Enhanced Criminal Penalties - (D.1) Home invasion in any degree as defined in Code...
§ 16-11-161. Consistent Local Laws or Ordinances Authorized - Nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit a...
§ 16-11-162. Exemption for Use of Force in Defense of Others - This part shall not apply to persons who use force...
Part 5 - Brady Law Regulations
§ 16-11-171. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 16-11-172. Transfers or Purchases of Firearms Subject to the Nics; Information Concerning Persons Who Have Been Involuntarily Hospitalized to Be Forwarded to the Fbi; Penalties for Breach of Confidentiality; Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-172 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 16-11-173. Legislative Findings; Preemption of Local Regulation and Lawsuits; Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 16-11-173 , enacted by Ga. L....