Georgia Campus Carry Legislation
On February 16, the Georgia House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee passed House Bill 859 on a 10-3 vote. HB 859, sponsored by Representative Rick Jasperse, a Republican, seeks to amend restrictions in state law that prohibit law-abiding Georgia Weapons License holders from being able to carry and protect themselves on college and university campuses. Today, the Georgia House of Representatives passed the bill on a 113-59 vote.
In other college news, many colleges take great pride in bragging about their “diversity” and “inclusiveness,” but just wearing a tool of his trade was reason enough for one police officer to be excluded from a class he was taking at Darton State College in Albany, GA.
Although it's already obvious to many of us, CCW holders do not threaten public safety, as they are one of the most law-abiding portions of the population. They shouldn't be prevented from exercising their right to self-defense simply because they are seeking a college education. The bill will now move to the Senate for committee assignment and consideration.
In other college news, many colleges take great pride in bragging about their “diversity” and “inclusiveness,” but just wearing a tool of his trade was reason enough for one police officer to be excluded from a class he was taking at Darton State College in Albany, GA.
There aren't many details available, but several accounts say the uniformed officer escorted from class because the instructor was uncomfortable that a gun was in the classroom.
So far there is nothing to indicate that the instructor’s “discomfort” was due to any threatening or disruptive behavior by the officer. The school has reportedly apologized to the officer for the incident. It turns out that Darton State College generally bans firearms from campus, but makes an exception for police officers.
Most colleges and universities ban staff and students from carrying weapons on their campuses. These bans do nothing to prevent firearms-related incidents! All they accomplish is providing an easy, open opportunity for those who would do harms to others and don't pay attention to the "gun free zone" signs.
This has led to efforts to recognize right to carry on campus in several states. Let's hope HB 859 continues to carry through the Georgia senate.
So far there is nothing to indicate that the instructor’s “discomfort” was due to any threatening or disruptive behavior by the officer. The school has reportedly apologized to the officer for the incident. It turns out that Darton State College generally bans firearms from campus, but makes an exception for police officers.
Most colleges and universities ban staff and students from carrying weapons on their campuses. These bans do nothing to prevent firearms-related incidents! All they accomplish is providing an easy, open opportunity for those who would do harms to others and don't pay attention to the "gun free zone" signs.
This has led to efforts to recognize right to carry on campus in several states. Let's hope HB 859 continues to carry through the Georgia senate.
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