Guns, knives, and weapons are generally prohibited on school grounds, as provided by school policies and state and federal laws.

Although children in grades 1-12 are generally not eligible for a concealed carry weapon permit, older students on college campuses may be eligible for a concealed carry permit (CCP) in some states—also known as a concealed handgun license (CHL), license to carry (LTC), concealed carry license (CCL), or concealed carry weapon (CCW).

A student’s right to carry a concealed weapon on school grounds may be governed by state and federal laws, as well as school policies.

In Georgia, firearms and other weapons are generally prohibited on the property of elementary and secondary schools, which includes buildings, grounds, and school buses, as outlined by the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) § 16-11-127.1. This prohibition applies to students and visitors alike, with certain exceptions for law enforcement officers and individuals with specific authorization from school officials. As for postsecondary institutions, Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 16-11-127.1) allows individuals who are 21 years of age or older and have a valid Weapons Carry License (WCL) to carry a concealed handgun on certain areas of public college and university campuses, but not within buildings or facilities where high school students attend classes, nor at athletic events or student housing, among other specified locations. Private institutions have the authority to set their own policies regarding the carrying of concealed weapons on their premises. It's important to note that federal law, specifically the Gun-Free School Zones Act (18 U.S.C. § 922(q)), also restricts the carrying of firearms in school zones, with certain exceptions. Students and others should be aware of both state and federal laws, as well as individual school policies, which may further restrict the carrying of weapons on school grounds.