Judges Carrying Guns After Atlanta Shootings

[TheFederalistWeasel]

Judges Carrying Guns After Atlanta Shootings
Web Editor: Robin Straws
Originally Created: 5/13/2005 8:11:16 AM
Updated On: 5/13/2005 8:38:45 AM

More judges in Georgia are packing guns following a shooting that left three people dead at an Atlanta courthouse.

The sheriff of one county says since then officers have given guns to eight Superior and State Court judges.

Police say some judges have also asked for some firearms training.

State law allows judges to carry guns in court. And one judge says while a few of his colleagues have always carried weapons, more are now bringing their own guns to work.

One judge says he likes having his gun with him because it gives him "a great deal of confidence" that he'll complete the day.


The Associated Press contributed to this story

http://www.13wmaz.com/news/statewide_headlines.aspx?storyid=14080

 

[TheFederalistWeasel]

While I’m sure that many here will disagree with me based solely on the Us vs. Them hypothesis, I feel that steps such as this and National CCW for cops will ultimately lay the groundwork for complete national reciprocity of CCW for the public.

What is happening with such steps in an acknowledgement that we live in a violent world, that everyone cannot rely on the cops completely and one must take steps to ensure personal safety.

Of course it will start with those in higher positions of authority, but that is just a byproduct of government that has been around for years, the reason Congressmen have bodyguards, armored limos and the Capitol Hill Police, the President has the Secret Service and Governors have State Police Guards.

 

[El Tejon]

TFW, I believe you are correct. As you probably know, one thing the law loves is something to copy.

 

[lwsimon]

I'm hopeful, but not holding my breath. More likely it will set a bigger precendent for granting some rights to some people.