Firearms License

• Fees: All fees must be paid and the application must be processed at the time of applying. We accept cash, checks, and money orders.
  New applicant - $44.00
  Renewal - $44.00
• You must be at least 21 years of age and a permanent resident of Thomas County to apply for a firearms license.
• You must provide identification, such as a driver's license.
• All applications are sent to the F.B.I. and the G.B.I. for a criminal background check. It takes an average of 90 days to receive a license. Renewal licenses are generally received within one week.
• Licenses are valid for 5 years.
• You may legally have a gun in your home, place of business and vehicle without a license; however, if you carry a gun outside the confines of your home, it is recommended that you purchase a Firearm's License. For more information on the laws of carrying a weapon in the State of Georgia, go to http://www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/statelaws/23rdedition/georgia.pdf
• Georgia reciprocates in recognizing firearms licenses with the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah and Wyoming. See http://www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/statelaws/ for laws pertaining to other states.