Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Bibb County. Macon is located in central Georgia along the Ocmulgee River, with Robins Air Force Base just to the south. The city attracts hunters and airmen, many of whom ship firearms to local FFL dealers.
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 does not require a purchase permit, registration, or waiting period for firearms. Dealer sales require ATF Form 4473 and a NICS check. Federal law sets the minimum age for handgun purchases at 21 and for rifles and shotguns at 18. Online orders are shipped to the Georgia FFL dealer chosen by the buyer.
Dealers in these communities all work for Macon-area buyers:
Since April 2022, Georgia allows lawful weapons carriers, generally aged 21 and older (18 for active military and honorably discharged veterans), to carry handguns openly or concealed without a license. The optional Weapons Carry License, issued by the Bibb County Probate Court, aids with reciprocity. Restrictions apply in schools, courthouses, and secure airport areas.
Georgia's 2026-27 firearms deer season runs from October 17, 2026, to January 10, 2027, following archery in September and a primitive weapons week in October. Rifles, handguns, shotguns, and muzzleloaders are legal during firearms season. Either-sex hunting days vary by county; consult Georgia DNR regulations.
Middle Georgia WMAs and private lands are prime spots for deer hunting during the October-to-January firearms season.
The Ocmulgee River bottoms and middle Georgia pine forests provide ample opportunities for deer and hog hunting.
The ranges on the city pages are public ranges run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, chosen by distance. Passes, licenses and hours are the agency's; check before you go.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Warner Robins, Forsyth, Gray, Macon or anywhere in Bibb County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
The Bibb 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.
In most southern states feral hogs have no closed season on private land with permission; public land and night hunting rules differ, so check the agency page.
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 Bibb County Probate Court or a local attorney about your own situation.