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A firearm is generally a rifle, pistol, shotgun, or other portable weapon that expels a projectile (bullet) by use of an explosive action. The definition of a firearm may vary from state to state under state statutes—and under federal statutes—and related items such as a muffler or silencer may be included in the definition of a firearm for purposes of certain criminal offenses (crimes).

In Georgia, the definition of a firearm typically aligns with the general description provided, encompassing rifles, pistols, shotguns, and other portable weapons that discharge projectiles through explosive action. State statutes may have specific definitions that apply to various legal contexts, such as licensing, possession, and criminal offenses. Under Georgia law, O.C.G.A. § 16-11-131 provides that certain persons, such as convicted felons, are prohibited from possessing firearms. Additionally, items like mufflers and silencers are regulated under Georgia law and may be considered firearms themselves when attached to a weapon. Federally, the Gun Control Act of 1968 and the National Firearms Act provide definitions and regulations for firearms, including the treatment of silencers and mufflers as firearms for certain legal purposes. These federal laws establish the baseline for firearm regulation, which states like Georgia can supplement with more stringent rules.

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