on February 8, 2017 in World News
Georgia Republicans Reintroduce Campus Carry Despite Governor’s Opposition
by AWR Hawkins Georgia state Representative Mandi Ballinger (R-Canton) reintroduced campus carry Tuesday despite the fact that Governor Nathan Deal (R) sided with Michael Bloomberg-funded Everytown for Guns Safety and vetoed similar legislation last year. Deal vetoed campus carry on May 3, 2016, after arguing for its passage months earlier. But Ballinger is determined, and WABE reports that she and 15 co-sponsors are pushing campus carry during the 2017 legislative session. The bill allows concealed carry permit holders to carry on public college and university campuses for self-defense, but “does not allow guns in student housing and sports stadiums.” Currently,… View Article
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