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Both new and long-time gun owners frequently phone call U.S. LawShield and ask their Independent Programme Attorneys this very unproblematic, but important, question.

"Practise I have to register my firearms in the Land of Georgia?" The answer is an emphatic "No!"

Even in light of a worldwide pandemic, such every bit COVID-19, there is no requirement to register firearms. The police force in the  Official Code of Georgia § 38-three-37 specifically prohibits government officials "While acting during or pursuant to a alleged state of emergency" from requiring the registration of any firearm.

What Does the Law Say?

There is no law or requirement in Georgia that you register a firearm unless information technology's an item covered under the National Firearms Act (short-barreled rifles, automatic weapons, suppressors, etc). If you lot lawfully possess an NFA particular, you volition accept been through the registration procedure prior to receiving it.

Further, fifty-fifty in times of emergencies Georgia law specifically prohibits firearm registration. The Official Code of Georgia § 38-3-37 specifically prohibits the seizing of firearms or ammunition by whatever state authorities in a time of emergency and specifically prohibits whatever requirements for registration of firearms. The Official Code of Georgia Section 38-three-37, subsection 4 reads:

"(b) No official or employee of the state (or any political subdivision thereof), member of the National Guard in the service of the country, or whatever person operating pursuant to or nether colour of state law, while interim during or pursuant to a alleged land of emergency, shall: […]

 (iv) Require the registration of any firearm."

If y'all have whatsoever more than firearm-related questions, please telephone call U.S. LawShield and ask to speak to your Independent Programme Attorney.