Licenses for Former Law Enforcement Officers

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.