High urgency

GA HB 3: Brady Law Regulations

Detected September 2, 2026 · in Private Security Licensing

GA HB 3 mandates universal background checks for all firearm transfers, impacting private security operations.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Private Security Licensing space on September 2, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All private security firms, guard-service companies, private patrol operators, and in-house security teams involved in firearm transfers. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the legislation.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Private Security Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

New requirement for universal background checks for all firearm transfers.

Who it affects

All private security firms, guard-service companies, private patrol operators, and in-house security teams involved in firearm transfers.

What you must do

Implement procedures to conduct universal background checks for all firearm transactions.

Deadline

Not specified in the legislation.

Source: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/all

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