Weapons Carry License

When applying for a Weapons Carry License, or for a Renewal of your Weapons Carry License issued by the McDuffie County Probate Court, you will be required to visit two separate locations. This is a three step process.

STEP 1: Visit the McDuffie County Probate Court (210 Railroad St. Thomson, GA) to file your application for a Weapons Carry License. An application fee is required). You will receive a Law Enforcement Affidavit from the Court to take to the McDuffie County Sheriff's Office.

STEP 2: Take the Law Enforcement Affidavit with you to the Sheriff's Office. If this is for a new application, we will take your fingerprints to do a background check, or if this is for a Renewal, we will electronically conduct a background check of your name with NCIC.

STEP 3: If you would like the Court to mail your license to you, you must provide the Court with a Self-Addressed, Stamped Envelope; you must be prepared to sign a written authorization giving the Court permission to mail your license to you, and you must be prepared to sign a written guarantee that you will pay the costs to have the license reprinted if you do not receive the license after the Court mails it to you in the envelope you provided.

You must meet these requirements to get a license:

Age: 21 years of age or Older or at least 18 and have proof that you have completed the basic training in the U.S. Armed Forces; that you are currently on active duty in the U. S. Armed Forces; or that you have been honorably discharged from the U. S. Armed Forces.

Who: You must be domiciled (primary residence) in McDuffie County or if you are not a resident of McDuffie County, you are on active military duty and stationed at a military location outside McDuffie County.

What to Bring: Applicants must furnish proof of McDuffie County residence on a photo ID such as a valid Georgia Driver's License; a Georgia State ID Card or Military ID and orders showing that you are stationed in McDuffie County or a contiguous county. If you are a Non-US citizen you must furnish a Resident Alien ID card or other proof of lawful admission as a permanent resident in the USA.