ATLANTA — As of Tuesday, most Georgians will be allowed to carry concealed handguns without first getting a license from the state.
Making good on a 2018 campaign promise, Gov. Brian Kemp is expected to sign Senate Bill 319, sometimes referred to as "constitutional carry."
SB 319 would allow a "lawful weapons carrier" to carry a concealed handgun everywhere license holders currently are allowed — meaning guns would still be prohibited in places such as the secured areas of airports or government buildings that have security at the entrance, including the state Capitol. A lawful weapons carrier is defined as anyone who is now lawfully allowed to have a gun.
