“Guns Everywhere”
(officially “Safe Carry Protection Act”)
effective date: July 1, 2014
Some specifics of what it does:
• Allows use of the “Stand Your Ground” defense by felons.
• Reduces maximum penalty from a felony to no penalty should licensed permit
holders carry guns into restricted areas at all airports. Law enforcement is prohibited from detaining carriers or even asking to see a permit.
• Allows guns in bars and nightclubs.
• Requires that guns be permitted in state and local government buildings that do not have security screening (includes libraries, sports facilities, etc.)
• Allows teachers, administrators, staff or anyone authorized by a local school board to carry concealed firearms anywhere on K-12 school grounds.
• Opt-in for Houses of Worship. If the congregation has not opted in, violators cannot be arrested or fined more than $100.00.
• Removes the pointing of a firearm at another from the criminal code. This charge should continue to be available to victims of domestic violence.
• Repeals entire state dealer licensing system.
• Forces public housing authorities to allow guns on their property and facilities.
OPPOSED BY
Association County Commissioners of Georgia American Academy of Pediatrics
American Civil Liberties Union American Federation of Teachers
Americans For Responsible Solutions Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Violence
Campaign To Keep Guns Off Campus Episcopal Diocese of Georgia
Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta Georgia Academy of Family Physicians
Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Georgia Municipal Association Mayors Against Illegal Guns
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense In America Newtown Action Alliance
North Georgia Conference, United Methodist Church Outcry! Faith Voices Against Gun Violence
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta The Presbyterian Church (USA)
The Task Force for Global Health United Methodist Church
Georgia Association of Secondary Schools Law Enforcement Officers
There is no training requirement in Georgia to apply for or receive a concealed carry permit.
For more information please email: gunsensegeorgia@gmail.com
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