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GA SB493

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Barry Loudermilk

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia residents between ages 18 and 21 would be authorized to obtain a license to carry a weapon, which is otherwise restricted to individuals 21 and older
  • Eligibility for the under-21 license requires proof of completion of basic training in any branch of the United States military or the United States Coast Guard
  • Applicants aged 18-20 must meet all other existing requirements for a carry license under Code Section 16-11-129, with only the age requirement waived
  • Amends Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code Section 16-11-136 to establish this exception
  • The House Committee on Judiciary Non-civil offered this substitute version of the bill

Legislative Description

Firearms; authorize persons between the ages of 18 and 21 to carry firearms under certain circumstances

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

3/26/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Non-Civil3/12/2012
Judiciary2/27/2012

Full Bill Text

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