Licenses for Former Law Enforcement Officers

We are currently accepting Gun Permit Applications at our temporary satellite office in the Heritage Park Community Building at 97 Lake Dow Road, McDonough, Georgia 30252 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday - Friday.  Please click here for more information as our application process has changed.

Georgia law provides that you can receive a Weapons Carry License at the discounted rate of $7.00 if you meet certain requirements.  Applicants who are retired law enforcement officers must bring in documentation showing their retired status as well as documents which indicate that they served as a law enforcement officer for 10 of the 12 years immediately preceding the retirement of such person as a law enforcement officer.  These requirements are pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 16-11-129 (h)(1), which specifically states:

• A. IF RETIRED, have served as a law enforcement officer for at least ten of the twelve years immediately preceding retirement; OR
• B. IF DISABLED, have served as a law enforcement officer for 10 years and left employment as a law enforcement officer as a result of a disability arising in the line of duty
• C. Be included in one of the following classes of officers:
  • 1.) Peace officer employed by the United States government;
  • 2.) Peace officer employed by the State of Georgia;
  • 3.) Peace officer employed by a political subdivision of the State of Georgia; or
  • 4.) Conservation rangers.
• C. Whether by election or appointment, have given your full time to:
  • 1.) The preservation of public order; 
  • 2.) The protection of life and property; or
  • 3.) The prevention of crime.

Applicants who are retired law enforcement officers must bring in documentation showing their retired status as well as documents which indicate that they served as a law enforcement officer for 10 of the 12 years immediately preceding the retirement of such person as a law enforcement officer.  Please provide the Court with documentation that specifies the start and end dates of service.