The notion of secession is still alive in the South, at least in the community of Buckhead, a suburb of Atlanta, Ga. There, according to Fox News, Buckhead City Committee CEO Bill White says the community is “really feeling like this is a war zone.” The network uncovered some data showing burglaries are up 26 […]
Georgia Makes 25; Gov. Kemp Signs ‘Constitutional Carry’ Bill
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed legislation making “constitutional carry” the law, and at the same time, he inked another bill granting universal recognition of other states’ permits and licenses for carry in the state as well. The event occurred at a sporting goods store in Douglasville. This makes the Peach State No. 25 in […]
Constitutional Carry Passes in Georgia, Gov. Kemp Will Sign
The Georgia Legislature has passed legislation to allow the carrying of firearms without a permit, bringing the number of “constitutional carry” states to 25, and setting the stage for a political confrontation over the right to bear arms in states clinging to permit systems. Gov. Brian Kemp says he will sign it. The legislation was […]
Gun Safety 101: Follow Advice of People Who Know Guns
A newspaper in DeKalb County, Ga., is reporting that the county police department is planning a March 19 “safety fair” in response to a Feb. 27 incident in which a youngster apparently found a gun in his mother’s car and accidentally shot himself. It’s the kind of tragedy typically exploited by the gun prohibition lobby, […]
East to West, Gun Legislation in Spotlight
Look in any direction and you will find headlines about gun legislation—good or bad, depending upon the state and your personal perspective—and it is clear guns are in the political spotlight as the 2022 elections loom over the horizon. In Connecticut, Democrat Gov. Ned Lamont has announced a $64 million gun control package including the […]
Georgia Gov. Kemp Endorses Permitless Carry, Says AJC
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has thrown his weight behind carrying firearms without a permit for personal protection without a license or permit, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC). The AJC reported, “The Republican announced his plan Wednesday to allow more Georgians to carry concealed weapons without a state permit, framing the initiative as the fulfillment […]
