Packing.org is currently off-line and I have been given no information on when or if it will be fixed, until it ever is fixed I suggest using Handgunlaw.us.

Here on GeorgiaPacking.org you can find:

• An up to date list of pro and anti gun Bills in the Georgia General Assembly
• House and Senate Report cards based on gun related bills they sponsored and voted on.
• Georgia Gun Laws in plain English including Deadly Force and Stand Your Ground
• Georgia Attorney General Firearm Related UnOfficial Opinions
• Firearm Caselaw from the Appellate and Supreme Courts of Georgia.
• Weapons Related Georgia Code
• Probate Court contact information for all 159 Georgia Counties with a growing list of the actual firearm license process for each county; also accessible through the dropdown box on the left of the menubar at the top of every page
• A Firearm Discussion forum to talk about News, Guns, Bills, Laws, Concealed Carry, and the Georgia Firearm License
• Places Not Off Limits to firearms and Places Off Limits to firearms
• License Renewal Guide explaining the changes to the renewal process that went into effect 7-1-06

I hope you find what you need and if you have any suggestions on how I can make this site better you can email me by clicking on the GeorgiaPacking.org link found at the bottom of every page.

If you liked the site and found it helpful, spread the word about the site by taking a few flyers to the gun store/shooting range on your next visit.(flyer requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view)

Thank you,

Matt Knighten

Oppose Sullivan Confirmation to BATFE

Since the BATFE and Sullivan (the acting Director) will not do as Congress instructs by failing to obey the law and not creating written firearm testing guidlines as they have repeatedly been asked to do. It is up to our U.S. Senators to put a hold on his confirmation until the BATFE starts doing as they are told. Please view this Forum topic to find out more intformation on Sullivan, the BATFE and links to contact your Georgia Senators.

Notice for Renewal Applicants

If you have less than 90 days before your license expires you should get a temporary renewal license (which is valid for 90 days and costs $1) if you request one at the time you apply for a renewal. This is because of the extra time the renewal is going to take since the change of law July 1st, 2006. Some counties are refusing to issue a temporary permit for different reasons, and all of them are incorrect. For more information on what counties are known to not issue and tips on how to rebut their claims that they can't issue, read the License Renewal Guide.

Notice for New AND Renewal Applicants

As part of an ongoing court case, you are no longer forced to give your SSN or Employment info on a Firearms license application. The applications have been updated, but many courts are still using the old applications and/or still requiring the applicant’s Social Security Number and Employment Information. For those Georgia residents who will soon apply for your first or renewal permit, print out the decision and carry it with you to the probate court. For more information read SSN – Privacy Law and Firearms License Applications topic in the forum.