Georgia is very gun friendly. If you are traveling from state to state and carrying, you need to know the situation in each state you are entering or you could get into trouble. For certain states or if you have any doubt at all, keeping moving through the state (reference the McClure-Volkmer Act to only stop for gas and emergencies) towards your final destination state. Your destination state must have acceptable laws for your stay. We make some generalities with our color map here for ease of use so you should always look up the current details of the laws. Handgun laws are where it usually varies the most. This is a controversial issue but which ever side you are on, it is better to have informed people out there. You can also download an easy to print version with all states and details.
Georgia Gun Law Travel Guide Basics
Ownership: unrestricted, no permit or license necessary
Consistency of laws: uniform throughout state, local areas are prohibited from changing laws
Self-defense: castle doctrine
Open carry: prohibited without license
Concealed carry: shall issue state, permits accepted from some other states
Vehicle carry handguns: loaded in plain view or in glove box
Vehicle carry long guns: can be loaded in plain view or in gun case
Official source information
Sections 16-11-126 to 129
Georgia Statutes
Georgia Legislature
Georgia Carry
Georgia Packing
Georgia State Home Page
Do you have any experiences in Georgia that you care to share with other travelers?
I live in Georgia. I have been stopped by police with my gun. Normally I put any handgun on the dash, and long guns behind the seat of my truck. I’ve yet to be questioned about any firearms.