Jaw
It's OVER 5,000!
My state senator ran hard on this issue and wrote this bill. Various Pubs have tried to get it passed for years but Ralston Forbes hasn't allowed it to the House floor for a vote. Hopefully Governor Kemp has the clout to coerce him this time.
https://www.ajc.com/politics/bill-r...-senate-committee/O46F3XAZ4ZF6VNTTRPAFDUWYEA/
After a little more than an hour of debate, a Georgia Senate panel voted along party lines to approve legislation that would allow Georgians to carry a concealed handgun without first getting a license from the state.
The measure passed the Senate Judiciary Committee 6-3, with Republicans voting in favor of the bill.
Senate Bill 319 would allow a “lawful weapons carrier” to carry a concealed handgun everywhere license holders currently are allowed — meaning guns will still be prohibited in places such as the secured areas of airports or government buildings that have security at the entrance, including the state Capitol. A lawful weapons carrier is defined as anyone who is now lawfully allowed to have a gun.
Those who have prior drug convictions, have been convicted of a felony or facing felony charges, have been treated for mental health issues or substance abuse issues within the past five years, or have been involuntarily committed to a mental health hospital will still be prohibited from purchasing and possessing handguns.
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For years, gun rights advocates have pushed to rid the state of its gun licensing process, but the proposal picked up steam this year when Gov. Brian Kemp — who faces a stiff GOP primary fight for reelection — said he supported passing permit-less carry legislation this year.
https://www.ajc.com/politics/bill-r...-senate-committee/O46F3XAZ4ZF6VNTTRPAFDUWYEA/
After a little more than an hour of debate, a Georgia Senate panel voted along party lines to approve legislation that would allow Georgians to carry a concealed handgun without first getting a license from the state.
The measure passed the Senate Judiciary Committee 6-3, with Republicans voting in favor of the bill.
Senate Bill 319 would allow a “lawful weapons carrier” to carry a concealed handgun everywhere license holders currently are allowed — meaning guns will still be prohibited in places such as the secured areas of airports or government buildings that have security at the entrance, including the state Capitol. A lawful weapons carrier is defined as anyone who is now lawfully allowed to have a gun.
Those who have prior drug convictions, have been convicted of a felony or facing felony charges, have been treated for mental health issues or substance abuse issues within the past five years, or have been involuntarily committed to a mental health hospital will still be prohibited from purchasing and possessing handguns.
...
For years, gun rights advocates have pushed to rid the state of its gun licensing process, but the proposal picked up steam this year when Gov. Brian Kemp — who faces a stiff GOP primary fight for reelection — said he supported passing permit-less carry legislation this year.
