The Georgia law commonly known as "campus carry" (O.C.G.A. §16-11-127.1) went into effect on July 1, 2017. This law was modified on April 13, 2022, by Senate Bill 319, which removed the license requirement for weapons carriers.
For general information regarding weapons on campus, please click here: https://www.police.uga.edu/crime-stats/weapons-on-campus-info-2.
Only law enforcement personnel will be responsible for enforcing the campus carry law. If you have concerns or questions about enforcement, you may contact the UGA Police Department here. In the event of an emergency, you should dial 911.
If you have legal questions about campus carry, you may contact the UGA Office of Legal Affairs at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..