This bill that was signed into law today removes many unreasonable restriction on licensed firearms owners in GA. We still have room for improvement in GA gun laws, but this is a big step.
Now if only the jim crow public gathering laws will be repealed we will be doing really well.
How refreshing to have law makers who actually support pro gun legislation because they understand guns are not the problem, nor is the problem having law abiding gun owners carrying a gun.
The problems plaguing our society are social and economic, until we address the real problems in this country, we will continue to have law makers looking for votes, and making a name for themselves, by going after things to call evil (such as guns and AW), rather than the reasons behind the violence.
Now, how to get more law makers like this in Sacramento?
Clarification: is this the appropriate section dealing with restaurants serving alcohol?
(b) For the purpose of this Code section, 'public gathering' shall include, but shall not be limited to, athletic or sporting events, churches or church functions, political rallies or functions, publicly owned or operated buildings, or establishments at which alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises and which derive less than 50 percent of their total annual gross food and beverage sales from the sale of prepared meals or food.
In other words, the underlined deals with actual bars rather than, say, Chili's or other chain restaurants which serve alcohol, is this correct?
Also, I was under the understanding that Georgia had (has?) holster laws. Does the bracketed sentence from the following paragraph negate a holster law?
(c) This Code section shall not permit, outside of his or her home, motor vehicle, or place of business, the concealed carrying of a pistol, revolver, or concealable firearm by any person unless that person has on his or her person a valid license issued under Code Section 16-11-129 and the pistol, revolver, or firearm may only be carried in a shoulder holster, waist belt holster, any other holster, hipgrip, or any other similar device, in which event the weapon may be concealed by the personīs clothing, or a handbag, purse, attache case, briefcase, or other closed container. [Carrying on the person in a concealed manner other than as provided in this subsection shall not be permitted and shall be a violation of this Code section.]
Just trying to gain some understanding!
Here's the actual bill in what I assume is its most up-to-date form: hb89_HB_89_AP_14.html
Excellent news, I hadn't checked on this yet today. All please remember that this does not go in to effect until July 1. Get caught violating old laws June 30th and your GFL and right to own could be toast.
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Previously GFL holders were not permitted to go into any restaurants with alcohol which is practically very inconvenient and unncessary to protect the public. GFL holders were also not allowed to carry on public transit which in a city like Atlanta could be very unnerving. The new law allows GFL holders to do what most other states have allowed their concealed carry license holders to do.
The law does not negate any holster laws. It actually reinforces those laws. You need to have a holster if you are a citizen with a GFL carrying a gun.
This law's success was largely due to grassroots organized efforts through GCO. It would be smart for other law abiding citizens who believe in the 2nd amendment to organize in the same way to fight for your rights in their states. GCO also recently challenged the Atlanta law that makes it illegal to carry a firearm in parks. They've won similar cases all across the state.
Congrats XDConvert9mm on your new rights!
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Originally Posted by The_Dave
Wow! TEN day turnaround for a GFL?
Clarification: is this the appropriate section dealing with restaurants serving alcohol?
(b) For the purpose of this Code section, 'public gathering' shall include, but shall not be limited to, athletic or sporting events, churches or church functions, political rallies or functions, publicly owned or operated buildings, or establishments at which alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises and which derive less than 50 percent of their total annual gross food and beverage sales from the sale of prepared meals or food.
In other words, the underlined deals with actual bars rather than, say, Chili's or other chain restaurants which serve alcohol, is this correct?
Also, I was under the understanding that Georgia had (has?) holster laws. Does the bracketed sentence from the following paragraph negate a holster law?
(c) This Code section shall not permit, outside of his or her home, motor vehicle, or place of business, the concealed carrying of a pistol, revolver, or concealable firearm by any person unless that person has on his or her person a valid license issued under Code Section 16-11-129 and the pistol, revolver, or firearm may only be carried in a shoulder holster, waist belt holster, any other holster, hipgrip, or any other similar device, in which event the weapon may be concealed by the personīs clothing, or a handbag, purse, attache case, briefcase, or other closed container. [Carrying on the person in a concealed manner other than as provided in this subsection shall not be permitted and shall be a violation of this Code section.]
Just trying to gain some understanding!
Here's the actual bill in what I assume is its most up-to-date form: hb89_HB_89_AP_14.html
Previously GFL holders were not permitted to go into any restaurants with alcohol which is practically very inconvenient and unncessary to protect the public. GFL holders were also not allowed to carry on public transit which in a city like Atlanta could be very unnerving. The new law allows GFL holders to do what most other states have allowed their concealed carry license holders to do.
The law does not negate any holster laws. It actually reinforces those laws. You need to have a holster if you are a citizen with a GFL carrying a gun.
This law's success was largely due to grassroots organized efforts through GCO. It would be smart for other law abiding citizens who believe in the 2nd amendment to organize in the same way to fight for your rights in their states. GCO also recently challenged the Atlanta law that makes it illegal to carry a firearm in parks. They've won similar cases all across the state.
Congrats XDConvert9mm on your new rights!
Thank you very much. I never ride mass transit so this is not an issue but the restaurant/alcohol thing is a relief. As long as you don't drink while carrying, a bad idea anyway, you should be in good shape. I do have a GFL and carry in some kind of holster to keep legal right now anyway. No stresses on that.
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