Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A)
Title 16 – Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 11 – Offenses Against Public Order and Safety
Article 4 – Dangerous Instrumentalities and Practices
Part 3 – Carrying and Possession of Firearms

Georgia Code § 16-11-138. Defense of self or others as absolute defense

Defense of self or others, as contemplated by and provided for under Article 2 of Chapter 3 of this title, shall be an absolute defense to any violation under this part.

History:Code 1981, § 16-11-138, enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 599, § 1-10/HB 60; Ga. L. 2015, p. 5, § 16/HB 90.

Version: 2019
Updated: 09-14-2021