Jerry Henry is the Executive Director of GeorgiaCarry.Org, Patron Life Member of the NRA, Georgia Carry Firearms Course Instructor and NRA Certified Pistol Instructor.
Jerry was born and raised in a gun friendly environment in North Central Texas and hunted from an early age. Attended University of Texas at Arlington before joining the US Navy during the Vietnam War (1967 to 1971), receiving an Honorable Discharge. Also lived in California for a short time and moved to Georgia from Texas in 1978.
GCO believes that citizens of Georgia and the United States have the right to own and carry the firearm of their choice for any reason other than to commit a crime.
Spent 35 years in sales, marketing and project management as well as being a practicing farrier for the last 33 years. After becoming increasingly concerned about self-defense and personal protection, joined GeorgiaCarry.Org in early 2008 and was soon named a Gun Show Coordinator. Became Statewide Recruiting Coordinator in May of 2009 and in October of 2009 named GCO’s first Executive Director.
Life Member of GeorgiaCarry.Org, Patron Life Member of the NRA, Georgia Carry Firearms Course Instructor and NRA Certified Pistol Instructor. Married wife Donna in 1971. We have 2 lovely daughters, one granddaughter and one grandson. We operate a therapeutic riding center for persons with special needs in Fairburn, GA.
