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Carrying in Places of Worship Georgia law forbids possession of firearms in certain locations. The statute we will be addressing is Official Code of Georgia 16-11-127. One of the locations where carry is prohibited is in a place of worship, meaning you cannot carry there to protect yourself, your family, or anyone else unless the... [Read More]

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Defending Property Let’s discuss the law and the limits to defending your property in Georgia. Georgia law allows a person to protect their property with force from another’s unlawful interference or trespass onto that property. Furthermore, under certain circumstances, the law will also allow a person to stand his or her ground and use legally... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Expungements and Record Restrictions Can you clean up a criminal record in Georgia? Under certain circumstances, you absolutely can do that. Prior to July 1st, 2013, record restrictions in Georgia were known as expungements. Historically, expungements were quite the chore. For a record to be expunged, the burden lay... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Location, Location, Location When discussing lawful weapons carry at a sporting event in Georgia, it is important to identify what is legal at professional sporting events, collegiate sporting events, and carry-at-school functions. When determining whether carry is lawful in a sporting venue open to the public, we must determine... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. In the scenario where a firearm has been lost or stolen, what should we do? How should we document and report it? In the event that your firearm is stolen, of course call law enforcement. Now, when you speak to law enforcement, it is important to have certain information... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Does Georgia law allow you to protect a third person from death or great bodily harm? The short answer is “Yes.” However, let’s discuss the common pitfalls that you may encounter when a licensed gun owner faces the choice of whether or not to defend a third party. We... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Today, I’d like to discuss gun myths in Georgia. We’d like to identify and discuss three of the most common misconceptions regarding the carry and possession of firearms in Georgia. Myth Number One: Open carry of a handgun requires no license. This could not be further from the truth.... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Are you traveling to Georgia soon? If you’re an out-of-state license holder, what should you know? If you’re traveling from out of state without a license, what should you know? Georgia Reciprocity To begin, Georgia shares reciprocity with 32 other states. That means that Georgia recognizes the weapons carry... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. When ringing in the New Year, the types of celebrations that we enjoy include alcohol, fireworks, and sometimes even firearms. It’s important to remember certain safety rules and the law when we’re dealing with drinking, guns, fireworks, and shooting. Firework Usage As of July 1, 2018, changes were made... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. With the holiday season upon us, many of us will travel to visit family and friends. When we do so, if we are lawfully eligible to possess firearms, we may carry to protect ourselves and our family. What if we find ourselves in a position, however, where we are... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Can you protect yourself in the mall parking lot? Well, a straightforward question deserves a straightforward answer. Yes, you absolutely can protect yourself in the mall parking lot. Not only yourself, however; you can protect any other person to the same extent that he or she could protect himself... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. As we edge closer to the holidays, our thoughts often turn toward protection. Protection for ourselves, protection for our friends and for our family. And that protection can come in the home or out in public: a mall, a crowded movie theater, or a parking lot, just to name... [Read More]

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