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Great news no more Public Gathering law... Hopefully SB291 is not completely dead.
http://gov.georgia.gov/00/press/detail/0,2668,78006749_160096907_160291947,00.html

Recap of SB308: signed..

# Creates “weapons” license that would allow knives and other concealable weapons to be carried legally
# Addresses carrying long guns
# Removes parking lots from places off limits
# Allows carry in bars if owner permits
# Removes the 1000′ buffer from “School Safety Zones”
# Makes carrying on school property a misdemeanor with license and felony without license.
# Puts picture on counterfeit proof license
# Allow you to have weapons on airport property, but not in the terminal.
# Removes the lifetime prohibitor for misdemeanor marijuana convictions
# Clarifies all codes related to weapons.
# Eliminates Georgia’s Jim Crow public gathering law and replaces it with a shorter and clearer list of places off limits
# Expands the categories of people ineligible for a license
# Modifies the current presumption that a person with a concealed firearm is a criminal to a presumption of innocence.



The vetoed SB 291:
# Removes misdemeanor marijuana lifetime prohibitor
# Removes requirement for fingerprinting for license renewals
# Would allow airport carry in non secure areas
# Removes fingerprint from license
# Require probate court to notify you 90 days prior to your license expiration
# Prohibit governor from controlling or confiscating firearms in a declared emergency

This is why I have nothing for politicians. Don't get me wrong, I am very glad that 308 passed and the racist, past of the "public gathering" is finally erased but The part of 291 that I was most concerned with is "Katrina" part. You know the part that reads "# Prohibit governor from controlling or confiscating firearms in a declared emergency".

In my opinion, 291 get signed for two reasons; the airport and confiscations. Personally Im appalled and sickened by those in power that think they have a 'right' to take away my 'right' when they deem fit to do so. Since 291 tanked you can bet your sweet bottom that it's veto will be used to confiscate your arms in a time of "crisis". I don't trust them, I don't trust them, I DON"T TRUST THEM !!!!!!!

I read 308 and it still has some confusin wording in it

Im Glad 308 passed. now i got to look more into it a little more. in the mean time what are the limitations on knives and how long they can be. I would love you carry my K-Bar when i return

http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009 ... /sb308.htm

Time for some silent reading......

308 is good and I'm glad it passed, but I wish the church language was still included. I have to several events this summer I'll be working security and I don't wish to .......

I'm happy with SB308 but not satisfield. I'm glad the PG & 1000 school buffer zone is gone. I really wanted SB291 to get signed as well because of the Katrina issue and airport carry, oh well maybe next year.