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Gun shop Statesboro, Georgia

Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Bulloch County. Statesboro is the Bulloch County seat and home of Georgia Southern University, which shapes much of the town's economy and calendar. Cotton, peanut and timber farms surround the city.

Statesboro, Bulloch County
CountyBulloch
LicensesBulloch County Probate Court
Hunting zone
Public rangeAbout 45 mi

How buying a gun in Statesboro works

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 permit to purchase, no gun registration, no state waiting period and no magazine limit, and state law bars cities and counties from adding their own. Buying from a licensed dealer works the federal way: you show photo ID, complete ATF Form 4473 and the dealer runs a background check before handing over the firearm. Federal law sets the dealer minimum at 21 for handguns and 18 for rifles and shotguns. Private sales between Georgia residents need no state background check, but it is a crime to sell to anyone barred from owning a gun.

Dealers in these communities all work for Statesboro-area buyers:

  • Brooklet
  • Portal
  • Register
  • Metter
  • Twin City
  • Pembroke
  • Claxton
  • Sylvania

Carrying a gun in Bulloch County

Since April 12, 2022, Georgia has allowed permitless carry. Anyone who qualifies for a Georgia weapons carry license and is not barred from possessing a firearm is a lawful weapons carrier and may carry a handgun openly or concealed without the license. That generally means age 21, or 18 with qualifying military service. The license itself is still issued by the Bulloch County Probate Court for five years and is worth having for travel to reciprocity states. Courthouses, jails, secured government buildings, school safety zones and the area within 150 feet of a polling place remain off-limits.

Hunting near Statesboro

Georgia's 2026-27 deer seasons are set statewide: archery opens Sept. 12, 2026, primitive weapons run Oct. 10-16, and the firearms season runs Oct. 17, 2026 through Jan. 10, 2027, closing Jan. 15 in one zone. Either-sex days depend on the color-coded zone that covers Bulloch County. Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb and Fulton north of GA 92 are archery only. Legal deer firearms are centerfire rifles and handguns .22 caliber or larger with expanding bullets, shotguns 20 gauge or larger with slugs or buckshot, and muzzleloaders .30 caliber or larger. The season limit is 10 antlerless and 2 antlered deer.

The Ogeechee River bottoms and farm country around Statesboro hold deer, turkey and feral hogs, mostly on private land. Hogs on private land can be hunted year-round with landowner permission.

The Richmond Hill WMA range is about an hour southeast, and the Ogeechee River runs along the county's eastern edge.

Public shooting ranges near Statesboro

The Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division runs firearm ranges on Wildlife Management Areas, open Tuesday through Saturday and Sunday afternoons and closed Mondays. Shooters 16 and older need a Georgia hunting or fishing license or a Lands Pass and must complete the range safety video certification through GoOutdoorsGeorgia; the Forest Service ranges at Sumac Creek and Chestnut Mountain take payment on recreation.gov, and the county-run ranges set their own fees.

Source: Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division public shooting range list, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.

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Buying a gun in Statesboro: common questions

Can I buy a gun online and pick it up in Statesboro?

Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Brooklet, Portal, Register, Statesboro or anywhere in Bulloch County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.

Do I need a permit to buy a gun in Statesboro?

No. Georgia has no permit to purchase and no registration. You pass the federal background check and complete Form 4473 at the licensed dealer near Statesboro who receives your order.

Is there a waiting period in Georgia?

No. Georgia has no state waiting period. Once the background check clears, the dealer near Statesboro can hand over the firearm, although a delayed check can hold things up for a few days under federal rules.

Do I need a license to carry a handgun in Bulloch County?

Not if you are a lawful weapons carrier, which generally means 21 or older, or 18 with qualifying military service, and not barred from owning a gun. The Bulloch County Probate Court still issues the Georgia weapons carry license for anyone who wants it for travel or other reasons.

How does a gun I order get to Statesboro?

We ship every firearm to a licensed dealer near Statesboro that you choose at checkout. The dealer runs the background check and completes the transfer; ammunition, optics and most parts ship to your door.

What does a transfer cost?

Each dealer sets its own transfer fee, commonly $25 to $50 per firearm. Ask the dealer near Statesboro before you order.

Can I hunt feral hogs near Statesboro?

Yes. On private land in Georgia feral hogs have no closed season and no limit, and they may be hunted at night and over bait with any legal weapon. You need a hunting license unless you are on land owned by you or your immediate family, and landowner permission everywhere else.

What does an FFL transfer cost in Statesboro?

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.

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General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our Georgia gun law overview and check with Bulloch County Probate Court or a local attorney about your own situation.