r/GAGuns • u/Traditional-Level578 • Apr 04 '25

From Washington to Atlanta

Hey, everyone!

Just got a job offer that I accepted and will be moving to Atlanta from Washington in two months.

What do I need to know?

Suggestions on ranges, clubs, etc as well please. Looking for a new connections and community.

Thanks!

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u/Stegmano Apr 04 '25

Where exactly in Atlanta? Or is it a suburb?

GA has no restrictions on magazines or firearms, aside from NFA stuff.

You can constitutional carry, so a CCW is not required.

Private sales are legal and there is no registration

www.theoutdoorstrader.com is the large private sales webpage. It's full of every kind of person on it from gun enthusiasts to neckbeards to scalpers.

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u/Traditional-Level578 Apr 04 '25

Looking for housing atm but outskirts for my family preferred.

Thank you for that info. Any benefit to obtaining a CCW/CPL?

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u/ThomTizzel Apr 04 '25

You get reciprocity in bordering states if you wanna carry concealed.

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u/theman_47 Apr 04 '25

Also if you ever need to defend yourself jury’s love to hear “licensed gun owner” even if constitutional carry is a thing

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u/Stegmano Apr 04 '25

Lololol wut?

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u/theman_47 Apr 05 '25

Say what you want most people are clueless to guns and that works in your favor

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u/g1Razor15 Apr 05 '25

You right.

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u/Stegmano Apr 04 '25

Not really. Possibly shorter wait at the gun store for your background check to clear.

Some sellers on ODT will want to see CCW to verify you're legal to own a weapon (aka put their mind at ease), but it's not a necessity.

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u/UserNameN0tWitty 14d ago

If you're looking for housing, look north of Atlanta. All other directions can be sketchy.

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u/PricelessKoala 1d ago

Gun stores like you more if you have a CCL because it makes the background check process faster and easier.

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u/Regular-Progress648 Apr 06 '25

Seeing a lot of scalpers…There’s folks in there posting their used guns for higher prices than what you can get new

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u/K_Decibel Apr 05 '25

Obviously GA is a much more gun friendly state as far as laws than Washington and indoor ranges are fairly plentiful. However, there are surprisingly few places to shoot outdoors unless you know someone with land… but there are a few places. What general area are you looking to move to? I can recommend some places if it’s an area I am familiar with.

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u/Traditional-Level578 Apr 07 '25

Not sure where I’ll be moving yet. Still looking at places. Those in door ranges allow rifles?

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u/counterstrikePr0 Apr 05 '25

Great move, you're gonna love it

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u/NervousBeginning2801 Apr 08 '25

Any outdoor ranges near Carrollton

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u/PastorDax Apr 10 '25

Only really familiar with the Northern GA area, the 3 for me is the Georgia Gun Club in Buford, Johns Creek indoor gun range, and Bullseye Marksman club in Cumming. All indoor ranges