On January 5, 2022, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp was joined by state lawmakers and representatives from GA2A to announce their support of “permitless carry” in Georgia. This legislation is included in GA2A’s “Shield the 2nd” agenda for the 2022 Legislative Session, which begins on January 10. Click here to learn more about GA2A’s Shield the 2nd…
GeorgiaCarry.org Event Calendar
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South Metro GeorgiaCarry.Org chapter Meeting
This month’s meeting of the South Metro GeorgiaCarry.Org chapter will have a special guest speaker, State Rep Karen Mathiak. Representative Mathiak’s district is the 73 house district, which includes Spalding, Fayette & Henry counties. Rep Mathiak is Past Chairman at Spalding County Republican Party, Owner at Mathiak Chiropractic Center, and lives in Griffin, Georgia. When/Where: When:…
Georgia Code Section 16-7-21 – Criminal trespass
Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A) Title 16 – Crimes and Offenses Chapter 7 – Damage to and Intrusion Upon Property Article 2 – Criminal Trespass and Damage to Property Part 1 – General Provisions Georgia Code § 16-7-21. Criminal trespass (a) A person commits the offense of criminal trespass when he or she intentionally…
Georgia Code Section 16-3-24.2 – Immunity from prosecution
Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A) Title 16 – Crimes and Offenses Chapter 3 – Defenses to Criminal Prosecutions Article 2 – Justification and Excuse Georgia Code § 16-3-24.1 – Immunity from prosecution; exception As used in Code Sections 16-3-23 and 16-3-24, the term “habitation” means any dwelling, motor vehicle, or place of business, and…
Georgia Code Section 16-3-24.1 – Habitation and personal property defined
Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A) Title 16 – Crimes and Offenses Chapter 3 – Defenses to Criminal Prosecutions Article 2 – Justification and Excuse Georgia Code § 16-3-24.1 – Habitation and personal property defined As used in Code Sections 16-3-23 and 16-3-24, the term “habitation” means any dwelling, motor vehicle, or place of business,…
Georgia Code Section 16-3-24 – Use of force in defense of property other than a habitation
Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A) Title 16 – Crimes and Offenses Chapter 3 – Defenses to Criminal Prosecutions Article 2 – Justification and Excuse Georgia Code § 16-3-24 – Use of force in defense of property other than a habitation (a) A person is justified in threatening or using force against another when and…
Georgia Code Section 16-3-23.1 – No duty to retreat prior to use of force in self-defense
Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A) Title 16 – Crimes and Offenses Chapter 3 – Defenses to Criminal Prosecutions Article 2 – Justification and Excuse Georgia Code § 16-3-23.1 – No duty to retreat prior to use of force in self-defense A person who uses threats or force in accordance with Code Section 16-3-21, relating…
Georgia Code Section 16-3-23 – Use of force in defense of habitation
Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A) Title 16 – Crimes and Offenses Chapter 3 – Defenses to Criminal Prosecutions Article 2 – Justification and Excuse Georgia Code § 16-3-23. Use of force in defense of habitation A person is justified in threatening or using force against another when and to the extent that he or…
Georgia Code Section 16-3-22.1 – Persons who provide assistance to law enforcement officers
Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A) Title 16 – Crimes and Offenses Chapter 3 – Defenses to Criminal Prosecutions Article 2 – Justification and Excuse Georgia Code § 16-3-22.1 – Persons who provide assistance to law enforcement officers or the Division of Family and Children Services when the health and safety of children are adversely…