Stupid Georgia Gun Laws Almost Enabled Mass Shooting Last Week

[Mojoski]

High Road Brothers and Sister,

I just posted a story you all might enjoy.

http://www.freespeech.com/?p=554

Unfortunately, the law here in Georgia states that Georgia Firearms License holders are NOT allowed to carry their concealed weapons into any restaurant that serves alcohol on the premise. Luckily, one patron at a local place in Norcross chose to disobey that provision and carry his weapon with him while out on the town with friends this past week, and stopped a possible mass shooting from occurring.

Please help me spread the word about this story so we can try to generate some pressure on the Georgia General Assembly to get them to change this stupid restriction on concealed carry holders in Georgia.

Thanks!

Mojoski

 

[USMC - Retired]

Mojo,

Join us at www.georgiacarry.org

We need you and everyone you know to join in the fight.

 

[ShunZu]

As usual, the lawmakers think that the bad guys will suddenly begin obeying their silly laws by leaving guns in their cars before committing crimes.

"The stroke of a legislator's pen doesn't make criminals submit to their will -- and most often makes criminals of law abiding citizens. D.C. is following the Nazi citizen disarmament plan, which was quite successful (unless you were Jewish)." A wise old prophet... My Grandpa, Eddie Glenn, in 1968.

 

[James T Thomas]

never again!

Perhaps the GA legislature can host the woman from Killeen, TX, who stirred their legislature so much for the RKBA.

I regret forgetting this fighter's name, but the incident remains in my memory.

It was at Lubby's restaurant that some mass murderer drove his truck right through the front window while people were eating and then sauntered through the patrons executing those he came upon.

This unfortunate woman had to watch her beloved parents executed by this murderer, all the while she had to leave her -otherwise legally posessed firearm in the car, in the parking lot!

I suppose you might in Georgia only have to reimburse this woman for travel expenses, and that she would be more than willing to "enlighten" the legislature of Georgia.

 

[foghornl]

Not sure if she is still in "Public Office", but you are thinking of Suzana Gratia-Hupp. One (or both) of her parents were murdered in that Killeen, Tx Luby's massacre.

 

[James T Thomas]

public place massacre

She is the woman I had in mind. Though I cannot understand why any governing body would require anyone to recall such painful memories in order for them to legislate what is common sense, and for the well being of the public too.

 

[Adam5]

Gunny is right. You should join http://www.georgiacarry.org and help us fight for gun laws that make sense in Georgia. When is come to making changes in state laws there is strength in numbers.

We also have our Fall Luncheon and Shoot comming up soon.
Info on GCO Fall Luncheon and Shoot

GCO Fall Luncheon
Self Defense Law and “What Should I Do Now?”

November 17, 2007

Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center
543 Elliott Trail
Mansfield, GA 30055

GCO cordially invites you to its Fall Luncheon at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center’s Banquet Hall. M. Douglas King II will be speaking on the topic of Georgia’s law relating to self defense and on what you should do if you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of having to defend yourself from a violent attack. Should you speak to the police? Should you demand the presence of a lawyer? These uncertainties arise in a confusing and emotionally charged situation, and GCO’s Fall Luncheon will give you the vital information necessary to understanding what effect such decisions may potentially have on your liberty.

M. Douglas King II is a criminal defense attorney in Marietta, Georgia. Mr. King is a graduate of
Emory University School of Law and an avid member of GCO.

More about the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, which is located approximately 50 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta: The expansive banquet hall contains a massive stone fireplace and adjoins a 2,500 square foot deck. Following the lunch, GCO members and their guests may enjoy a tour of the exhibits in the Visitor’s Center, a casual stroll along nature trails, casting a line in one of the 22 available fish ponds, or practicing their skills at the nearby shooting range (please familiarize yourselves with range rules). This luncheon will be taking place in a Wildlife Management Area, so please be aware of state law pertaining to firearms on Wildlife Management Areas and publicly owned or operated buildings.

Registration will begin at 11:30, with lunch at noon.

Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Please RSVP by October 31, 2007.

 

[Pete409]

Georgia CCW Law Re: Alcohol Establishments

Florida has a more reasonable law with regard to people with CCW licenses carrying while in an establishment that serves alcohol.

A citizen with a CCW license can carry his concealed firearm in a place that serves alcohol as long as that place derives at least 50% of its gross income from the sale of food. In other words, it's OK to carry your concealed weapon into a restaurant that serves alcohol, but it's not OK to carry that concealed weapon into a "bar" that may serve only a few sandwiches or snacks.

Granted, this is not a perfect solution, but it's better than the law that Georgia has.

 

[Cougfan2]

"The stroke of a legislator's pen doesn't make criminals submit to their will -- and most often makes criminals of law abiding citizens. D.C. is following the Nazi citizen disarmament plan, which was quite successful (unless you were Jewish)."

Couldn't have said it better.