Get Weapon Discharge Information - Georgia Secretary Of State - Sos Georgia

Accidental discharge of a firearm can occur for a variety of reasons. The most common involves people resting their finger on the trigger of a gun rather than keeping their finger off the trigger. Some triggers are extremely sensitive, and just a little bit of pressure can cause an accidental discharge.

Poorly designed rifles, shotguns, and handguns can fire a round even when the trigger has not been pulled. The most common unintended discharges occur when the firearm is bumped or the safety is moved. Other defective firearms can discharge even with the safety on.

Georgia is a shall-issue state with concealed carry permits or Weapons Carry License (WCL) issued at the county level at the probate court in your county. Anyone resident of Georgia at least 21 years old can apply for a concealed carry license or Weapons Carry License (WCL) in Georgia.

Types of Weapons Charges For example, possession of a weapon in violation of the law can carry a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, with a fine of up to $10,000. For possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, the sentence can be anywhere from 5 to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Discharge of Firearms on Property of Another. It shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge a firearm on the property of another person, firm, or corporation without having first obtained permission from the owner or lessee of the property.