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Georgia Property Owner Shoots Intruder During Routine Home Check

Georgia property owner shot an unauthorized intruder in his vacant Bowman home September 21, 2026. Sheriff's office ruled the shooting justified self-defense. C

Concealed Nation·9h ago↗ External
LAW
Georgia Congressman Pushes AG for NFA Suppressor Legal Clarity

Georgia congressman requests state attorney general clarify suppressor legal status following federal NFA ruling. Uncertainty surrounds formerly registered NFA

TTAG·21d ago↗ External
INDUSTRY
Georgia Officer Shoots Family Donkey During Welfare Check, Reignites Property Rights Debate

Georgia police officer shot and killed a one-year-old donkey during a welfare check. The incident raises questions about police judgment on private property and

GunsAmerica Digest·25d ago↗ External
NEWS
Georgia Felon Caught in Missouri With Guns, 100 Pounds of Cocaine

A convicted felon from Georgia was arrested in Missouri carrying multiple firearms and 100 pounds of cocaine. The case underscores the failure of gun prohibitio

Bearing Arms·41d ago↗ External
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Georgia Man Faces 15 Years for Loaded Magazines in Checked Luggage

A Georgia resident is charged with federal crimes after TSA discovered two loaded magazines in his checked luggage at a commercial airport. The case illustrates

Bearing Arms·53d ago↗ External
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DOJ Contradicts Itself on NFA Suppressor Registration Rules

The Department of Justice's argument that NFA registration serves law enforcement purposes faces legal collapse following the Wolford case, undermining decades

Bearing Arms·56d ago↗ External
TRAINING
Georgia Training Group Double Tap Coalition Returns to TFB Podcast

Harrison Benson's Georgia-based Double Tap Coalition returns to TFB's Behind the Gun podcast to discuss firearms training and advocacy work serving the Atlanta

The Firearm Blog·60d ago↗ External
NEWS
Georgia School Suspends First-Grader Over Sandwich-Shaped Bite

A Georgia elementary school suspended a first-grader after he bit his sandwich into a gun shape and pointed it at a classmate. The incident reignites debate ove

Bearing Arms·62d ago↗ External
LAW
MARTA Police Chief Pushes Gun Ban After Negligent Discharge on Bus

MARTA police chief pushes to restrict lawful carry on Atlanta public transit following an on-board negligent discharge. Georgia currently allows carry on buses

Bearing Arms·66d ago↗ External
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2-Year-Old Killed by 4-Year-Old at Florida Airbnb; Gun Unsecured

A 2-year-old Georgia boy died July 12, 2026, after being shot by a 4-year-old relative at a Kissimmee Airbnb. The firearm was unsecured and accessible to the ch

Concealed Nation·74d ago↗ External
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Federal Courts Uphold Assault Weapon Bans, But SCOTUS Path Remains Open

Appellate courts have upheld state assault weapon bans, but legal experts say Supreme Court precedent under Bruen could overturn those decisions. Georgia State

Bearing Arms·77d ago↗ External
LAW
Georgia Officer Charged With Manslaughter Over Negligent Gun Discharge

A Georgia police officer has been charged with involuntary manslaughter following a negligent discharge of his firearm during an arrest. The incident highlights

Bearing Arms·80d ago↗ External
LAW
Georgia Carry Permit Fingerprints Still Required Despite Constitutional Carry

Georgia's constitutional carry law eliminated state permit requirements for standard firearms but didn't touch federal NFA fingerprint mandates. Gun owners stil

Bearing Arms·81d ago↗ External
NEWS
Rideout Arsenal Abandons Virginia For Georgia Over Gun Ban

Rideout Arsenal is relocating its manufacturing operations from Virginia to Georgia, citing the state's new firearm restrictions as prohibitive to business grow

TTAG·107d ago↗ External
BREAKING
Georgia Man Arrested After Armed Citizens Stop Mass Shooting

A Georgia resident faces aggravated assault charges after opening fire on a family gathering. Armed citizens on scene stopped the attack before it escalated. Th

Bearing Arms·108d ago↗ External
INDUSTRY
Rideout Arsenal Exits Virginia for Georgia Over State Gun Bans

Rideout Arsenal, a competition pistol manufacturer, is relocating from Virginia to Georgia in response to Virginia's gun restrictions. The move reflects ongoing

GunsAmerica Digest·109d ago↗ External
LAW
Georgia Groom Acquitted: All Charges Dropped in Wedding Night Shooting

Aaron White, accused of murdering his bride's stepfather Jason Maughon on their 2024 wedding night in Georgia, had all charges dismissed after new prosecutors c

Concealed Nation·112d ago↗ External