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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 16 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES (§§ 16-1-1 — 16-17-10)
Chapter 11 - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY (§§ 16-11-1 — 16-11-224)
Article 4 - DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTALITIES AND PRACTICES (§§ 16-11-100 — 16-11-174)
Part 3 - CARRYING AND POSSESSION OF FIREARMS (§§ 16-11-126 — 16-11-138)
Section 16-11-138 - Defense of self or others as absolute defense
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GA Code § 16-11-138 (2023)
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Defense of self or others, as contemplated by and provided for under Article 2 of Chapter 3 of this title, shall be an absolute defense to any violation under this part.
Amended by 2015 Ga. Laws 9,§ 16, eff. 3/13/2015.
Added by 2014 Ga. Laws 604,§ 1-10, eff. 7/1/2014.
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