Three bills were introduced introduced last week that you should be concerned over.
Senate Bill 67, was introduced by Senator Emanuel Jones (D-10), that would prohibit the carrying of firearms in all public buildings. Meaning that even if you are a concealed carry permit holder, it would be unlawful for you to go into any building while armed. Stores, places to eat, theaters, you name it. All off limits.
Senate Bill 68, also introduced by Senator Jones, would add a required training component to the application for a weapons carry license, beyond the standard safety course already required by law in order to obtain a permit.
Senate Bill 73, introduced by Senator Steve Henson (D-41), would allow an individual to be detained by law enforcement for the purpose of investigating when such individual is found to be in possession of a weapons carry license. Georgia law currently states that every license holder must have their valid weapons carry license in their immediate possession at all times when carrying their firearm, but they cannot be detained for the sole purpose of investigating whether they have a weapons carry license. This bill would change the law and allow any police officer to detain you merely because you posses the permit.
These bills directly attack your Second Amendment rights and your right to self-defense. These bills have been assigned to the Senate Public Safety Committee but have not yet been scheduled for a hearing. Please contact the members of the Senate Public Safety Committee and tell them to OPPOSE Senate Bills 67, 68 and 73.
Senate Public Safety Committee Members:
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