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2020 Election: Carry Restrictions At Polling Places | Georgia

As the 2020 election season comes around, recent events can make it unclear what to expect when gun owners prepare to vote. Here is what you need to know when it comes to voting in this year's election.

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Criminal Mischief And Trick-Or-Treating: Protecting Yourself On Halloween In Georgia

If your neighborhood plans to participate in Halloween this year, let’s discuss the possible mischief that awaits before you set out the jack-o-lantern...

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Living in the Big City: The Unique Ways Gun Laws Are Applied In This Major Georgia City

Atlanta is a City of 500,000 inhabitants, with millions more local residents in the metropolitan area and hundreds of thousands of visitors flying through the world’s busiest airport. It’s a vibrant area with great tourist attractions downtown and lots of open space (Piedmont Park, the Atlanta Beltline) to provide breathing room for residents.

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Weapons in the Zone: Gun Owners and Schools | Georgia

Thankfully, it’s almost time for school. Or is it? Most students in Georgia and across the United States have been out since March, so let’s make...

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Can Your Kid Invite the Authorities Into Your Home? The Limits of Voluntary Consent | Georgia

You’re on an important work call when the doorbell rings. You motion for your 16-year-old son to find out who’s there, and you step into the other room...

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Defining Your Castle in Georgia

Georgia law may treat self-defense cases differently based on location. Learn about Castle Doctrine and how you can better protect you and your family.

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Denied the Right to Carry in Georgia?!

What happens when you're denied a license or permit to carry in Georgia? Read this and find out causes for denial and what to do if this happens to you...

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Firearms & Natural Disasters, What You Need To Know In Georgia

States of emergency pose unique safety risks. Many states have special regulations and plans in place for emergency management during these disasters...

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Waiting for Your New Carry License? What to Know in Georgia

You’ve misplaced your permit to carry and just submitted a form in the mail for a replacement card. Does this impact your ability to carry in Georgia?

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Georgia Banks: Debunking the Carry Myth

Do you know if you are legally able to carry your firearm into banks in Georgia? Read this and find out what your state laws have to say...

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What Happens if Your Gun is Lost or Stolen | Georgia

Do you know what action to take if your firearm is ever lost or stolen? Read this article and find out what Georgia law says.

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Can I Lend My Gun to Someone for Self-Defense? | Georgia

Are you up-to-date on laws regarding your firearm? Read this to find out if you can legally lend your firearm to someone else for self defense...

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