Georgia House Passes Safe Carry Protection Act

ATLANTA— The Georgia House of Representatives today passed the Safe Carry Protection Act, House Bill 512, by a vote of 117-56. Co-sponsored by State Rep. Mandi Ballinger (R-Canton), this legislation would allow licensed weapons holders who have gone through the process of finger printing, a background check, and a mental health inquiry to obtain a Georgia Weapons License to carry their firearms in more places in Georgia than currently allowed by state law.

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House Passes Safe Carry Protection Act

ATLANTA— The Georgia House of Representatives today passed the Safe Carry Protection Act, House Bill 512, by a vote of 117-56. Introduced by state Representative Rick Jasperse (R-Jasper), this legislation would allow licensed weapons holders who have gone through the process of finger printing, a background check, and a mental health inquiry to obtain a Georgia Weapons License to carry their firearms in more places in Georgia than currently allowed by state law.

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Georgia House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Expand Law Abiding Citizens’ Rights to Carry Firearms

ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives passed SB 291 yesterday by a vote of 120-37.  Carried in the House by state Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome), SB 291 updates Georgia’s concealed firearms laws. Continue reading

Georgia House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Expand Law Abiding Citizens’ Rights to Carry Firearms