§ 16-11-160. Use of Machine Guns, Sawed-Off Rifles, Sawed-Off Shotguns, or Firearms With Silencers During Commission of Certain Offenses; Enhanced Criminal Penalties

It shall be unlawful for any person to possess or to use a machine gun, sawed-off rifle, sawed-off shotgun, or firearm equipped with a silencer, as those terms are defined in Code Section 16-11-121, during the commission or the attempted commission of any of the following offenses: Aggravated assault as defined in Code Section 16-5-21; […]

§ 16-11-161. Consistent Local Laws or Ordinances Authorized

Nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit a local governing authority from adopting and enforcing laws consistent with this part relating to gangs and gang violence. Where local laws or ordinances duplicate or supplement this part, this part shall be construed as providing alternative remedies and not as preempting the field. History. Code […]

§ 16-11-162. Exemption for Use of Force in Defense of Others

This part shall not apply to persons who use force in defense of others as provided by Code Section 16-3-21. This part is intended to supplement not to supplant Code Section 16-11-106. History. Code 1981, § 16-11-162 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 354, § 1.