GA Gov Perdue Signs Bill Clarifying Carry Laws

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I thought this deserved its own thread.

Governor Perdue Signs Bill Clarifying Georgia's Gun Laws

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Contact: Office of Communications 404-651-7774
ATLANTA – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that he has signed Senate Bill 308, a bill that clarifies Georgia law on where it is legal for licensed permit holders to carry guns. SB 308 was sponsored by Sen. Mitch Seabaugh.

“Georgia’s Common Sense Lawful Carry Act protects lawfully carrying citizens from unknowingly becoming criminals by clarifying where they can and cannot carry their weapons,” Sen. Seabaugh said. “They know all too well that a license to carry is not a license to commit a crime. This law was truly written by the citizens of Georgia, with input from all interested constituents. Government should work for the people to protect their freedoms and constitutionally guaranteed rights. I want to thank Gov. Perdue and my colleagues in the Legislature for their support and willingness to work on this legislation. I also want to thank everyone who provided valuable input into writing this bill to help achieve a law that makes sense.”

“GeorgiaCarry.Org appreciates Governor Perdue’s signing this important legislation,” stated Ed Stone, President of GCO. “It is vital for law-abiding citizens who wish to arm themselves for self-defense to know definitively what places are off-limits. This bill, through the leadership of Sen. Seabaugh, eliminates much of the ambiguity inherent in the former law. GeorgiaCarry.org believes that this legislation is an important step in the restoration and full implementation of law-abiding citizens’ right to bear arms.”

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He also vetoed a bill that would have legalized carry in certain areas of airports. His veto message:

SB 291 changes a variety of provisions within Georgia law regarding firearms. Among others, this bill would allow firearms to be carried into unsecure areas of airports. I have already signed SB 308, which clarifies Georgia’s public gathering statute and preserves the rights of private property owners. I believe this language is sufficient and adequately clarifies the law for Georgia firearms license holders. For this reason, and despite unwarranted intrusion into this state matter by ill-advised federal officials, I VETO SB 291.

[Shorty4T]

This is a long overdue change to an antiquated bill. Georgiacarry.org is largely responsible for getting this bill passed. While I may not agree with everything GCO does they deserve a big kudos for this one. If you are a GA resident please anti up the $15 for membership. It's well worth it.

Cheers,
Sam

[Hoplophile]

A link to the bill's language would help.

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Originally Posted by Hoplophile

A link to the bill's language would help.

sb308_SB308_APP_23.html

The underlined text is new. The strike-through is what was eliminated.

It did away with the old "public gathering" language and replaced it with a specific list of places where carry is forbidden.

It removed the requirement that a concealed weapon must be in a holster, which means that I am legal when I drop a j-frame in my pocket when I run to the convenience store.

It removed the language that forbids having a glass of wine with a nice steak.

It allows carry in bars with the permission of ownership/management.

GCO has done a tremendous job in the last few years. I am proud to be a member of GCO and NRA.

[Andy Griffith]

Please explain to me why as of Jan. 1, 2012 the Georgia concealed permit has to go high tech?!?!?

There is/was no need for this, other than to sell some really expensive machines to the state.

I see no advantage to this- period.
Honest folks will carry their permit, dishonest folks will be discovered when their drivers license run. So...what's the deal?
If someone were to counterfeit one...the penalty is still the same. I see no advantage to this at all other than government control.

Other than that, this bill is pretty darn good.