Atlanta Georgia Airgun Laws

The city of Atlanta, Georgia has a few airgun related laws on their books. They are as follows:


It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot any air gun, air pistol, slingshot or like instrument or weapon within the limits of the city.

Sec. 106-303. – Air guns, slingshots, similar weapons.


It shall be unlawful for any person at any assembly to carry or possess any weapon, as defined below. For purposes of this article, and notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code, “weapon” means any pistol, rifle, shotgun or other firearm of any kind, whether loaded or unloaded, air rifle, air pistol, paintball gun, paintball rifle, explosive, blasting cap(s), knife, hatchet, ax, slingshot, blackjack, metal knuckles, mace, iron buckle, ax handle, chains, crowbar, hammer, or any club, bludgeon or any other instrumentality used, or intended to be used, as a dangerous weapon.

Sec. 142-88. – Prohibited conduct during assemblies. Section D

In addition to city laws, the state of Georgia also has airgun laws that encompasses the entire state. They are as follows:

Georgia state law makes it unlawful for any person to use or possess an air gun in any park, historic site, or recreational area, unless the device is unloaded and stored so as not to be readily accessible or unless such use has been approved within restricted areas by prior written permission of the commissioner of natural resources or his or her authorized representative.

Georgia has no other state laws regarding air guns.