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. 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 tr...