[duck'n'cover]

Hey sorry if this has been answered before but I need to find out something real quick. Is it legal for a soldier in the us army that is not a resident of georgia to buy a hand gun in GA?

 

[CountryGun]

Yes, and they may carry openly or concealed in the same places as a law enforcement officer.
Research the laws at the top of this page, particularly OCGA 16-11-130.

Welcome to the forum!

 

[CountryGun]

Heck! You've been around a while. You've just been quiet. :lol:

 

[CountryGun]

I should add that I think they still need to be 21 to buy from an FFL, but they can buy from individuals at 18.

 

[NullMatrix]

Is it legal for a soldier in the us army that is not a resident of georgia to buy a hand gun in GA?

If deployed in Ga.

 

[GAGunOwner]

Yes, and they may carry openly or concealed in the same places as a law enforcement officer.
Research the laws at the top of this page, particularly OCGA 16-11-130.

If you want to carry within 1000 ft. of a K-12 school you will need to have a GWL (has to be a GWL, not another state's license even if GA honors it) due to federal law (federal felony).

 

[ARMT Guy]

Is it legal for a soldier in the us army that is not a resident of georgia to buy a hand gun in GA?

You should be able to do so. Just bring a copy of your Mil orders assigning you to your current duty station.

When you can, check with your local gun shop too.

 

[Ty D]

Active duty military can purchase handguns in GA as long as you bring your PCS orders with you to the dealer. TDY/TAD orders will not work. They must be PCS orders.

 

[SGT_Calle]

My experience has been that it depends on whether or not the FFL wants to do it. Being in Augusta, with SC right across the river, I have just had handguns transferred b/c I am a SC resident with a SC CWP.
I know the MWR Range/Pro Shop here on Ft. Gordon will get just about anything for you and sell to you with your assignment orders (as others have articulated).