HB 4 - Three-Day Waiting Period for Firearms Purchases

HB 4 would add a three-day waiting period requirement for the purchase or transfer of specified firearms under Georgia's Brady Law Regulations. The bill seeks to amend Title 16, Chapter 11, Article 4, Part 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Key provisions include inspection requirements, exceptions to the waiting period, and criminal penalties for violations. The legislation also contains a general repeal clause for conflicting laws.

Affected parties including firearm retailers, dealers, and purchasers should monitor HB 4 as it advances through the legislative process. If enacted, firearm sellers would need to implement waiting period procedures, and purchasers would face mandatory delays. The bill's exceptions and specific firearm types covered remain subject to amendment during committee review. Legal counsel and industry associations should engage during the legislative process to assess operational impacts and compliance costs.