Buying/selling handgun in GA

JimK · Post by **JimK** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 10:03 am

Hey All, Got a question for you guy's in GA. I live in FL and have a good friend in Atlanta, GA who has a handgun I would like to buy from him. Here in Fl all you need is a valid drivers liscense and a bill of sale to consumate a deal, but I'm not sure what the laws are in GA when buying/selling handguns to each other/friends when there is no dealer involved.
Cam anyone out there shed some light on this subject?
Thanks,
Jim

Blindpig · Post by **Blindpig** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 11:44 am

You might want to visit the website packing.org. It's primarily a website for carry issues but they have a link to gun laws for the states and you may be able to find your answer there.

Tbag · Post by **Tbag** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 6:11 pm

Try getting the info from the state of GA via the internet or just call a gun shop in GA they should be able to steer you down the right path. The biggest problem is buying across state lines, if that is a problem at all.

MicroGuy · Post by **MicroGuy** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 4:11 pm

I know this is a fairly old post, but still....

I just purchased a handgun here in north Georgia and it was a piece of cake. You need a valid drivers license, and you fill out a simple form, basically making sure you're not wanted/criminal/stalker/legal citizen etc....

Then then send that form to "somewhere" (FBI or GBI I guess) and if it comes back OK, you pay the person behind the counter and walk out with your new toy.

toyfj40 · Post by **toyfj40** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 4:33 pm

MicroGuy wrote:I know this is a fairly old post, but still...

it varies in each state...
with some common Federal/ATF checks, too...

some states require a 'waiting period'
some dis-allow Face-to-Face sales...
etc...