HB859 Firearms; weapons carry license holders; carrying and possession of certain weapons in certain buildings or real property owned or leased to public institutions of postsecondary education
Introduced by Rick Jasperse, R-11
Sponsored by (1) Rick Jasperse, R-11, (2) Mandi Ballinger, R-23, (3) John Meadows, R-5, (4) Alan Powell, R-32, (5) Dusty Hightower, R-68, (6) Trey Kelley, R-16
Current Location: Governor’s Desk – 03/11/16
Current Status: Passed both chambers – Awaiting Governor’s action – 03/11/16
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Summary of HB 859
Would allow Campus Carry:
Except in buildings or property used for athletic sporting events & student housing including, but not limited to, fraternity & sorority houses
Only allows licensed carriers to carry on campus
Only allows concealed carry
GCO Strongly Supports this legislation
NRA-ILA: Support; call Governor Deal
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Address:
Office of the Governor
206 Washington Street
111 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Phone:
404-656-1776
Fax:
404-657-7332
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