Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Richmond County. Augusta sits on the Savannah River next to the Army post that anchors its cyber and signal branches. Soldiers, engineers and golf-week visitors make it a busy gun market.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Georgia law allows.
Georgia has no purchase permit, registration or waiting period. Dealer sales need ATF Form 4473 and the NICS check; the federal dealer ages are 21 for handguns and 18 for rifles and shotguns. Online orders ship to the Georgia FFL you choose.
Dealers in these communities all work for Augusta-area buyers:
Since April 2022, lawful weapons carriers in Georgia may carry a handgun openly or concealed without a license, generally from age 21 (18 for active military and honorably discharged veterans). The optional Weapons Carry License is issued by the Richmond County Probate Court and helps with reciprocity. Schools, courthouses and secure airport areas remain restricted.
Georgia's 2026-27 firearms deer season runs October 17, 2026 to January 10, 2027, after archery in September and a primitive weapons week in October. Rifles, handguns, shotguns and muzzleloaders are legal in firearms season. Either-sex days vary by county; check Georgia DNR rules.
Georgia's firearms deer season opens in mid-October; WMAs along the Savannah River offer public hunting.
The Yuchi WMA range in Burke County is a short drive south, and river-bottom hunting is popular.
These public ranges are run by or with state wildlife agencies and are good places to zero rifles and practice drills between matches. Hours, fees and rules vary; check each range page before you go.
Source: State wildlife agency public range lists, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Martinez, Evans, Grovetown, Augusta or anywhere in Richmond County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
The Richmond County Probate Court.
Not since 2022 for lawful weapons carriers; the license is optional.
Yes. Feral hogs have no closed season on private land with a hunting license and permission; WMA rules differ.
Local clubs run USPSA, IDPA, steel and 3-gun matches most weekends. Check the practical shooting associations' club finders and the public ranges listed on this page for practice.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Richmond County Probate Court or a local attorney about your own situation.