SMFTS Firearms and the Law Class -   THIS IS NOT AN NRA COURSE.  Click here to register.

Time Required:  Typically 5 hours

Who should attend?  Anyone who is armed for self-defense and/or are carrying a firearm in public and who does not already know the law pertaining to legal possession, and use (including the use of deadly force) and personal carrying of firearms in public places and how to legally transport firearms.

Goal:  Develop a basic understanding of the law as it affects residents of the state of Georgia with respect to: the citizen’s right to self-defense, the self-defense claim, the use of force, concealed and open carry and handgun possession, use and transport.

Deposit: $25.   Fee: $70.  GCO initial dues ($20) paid by me on request.

Certificate Issued:  None.  This is an information oriented class.

Prerequisites:  Attendees must provide a copy of one of the following documents either by e-Mail attachment of hard copy on the day of the class.
      Valid carry license from any state
      Military ID card
      Law Enforcement ID card
      State employee ID card
      Armed Security Guard ID card
      Receipt for purchase of a firearm from an FFL dealer within the last 5 years  

Student equipment:  pen or pencil Learning

Objectives:
1.      Where do you find legal information and an attorney
2.     The Self-defense Claim and Elements of Self Defense
3.     Georgia use of force and related laws
4.     Misdemeanors and felonies subject to a justification defense
5.     Interacting With Authorities
6.     The Criminal Justice Pipeline
7.     Reality check, dealing with legal expenses of a self-defense shooting
8.     State restrictions that affect possession and use of handguns
9.     Carrying a handgun for personal protection
10.   Georgia Weapons Carry License (who, where and how)
11.   Concealed carry restrictions
12.   How to legally transport firearms