Georgia carry law goes into effect

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. TBonz Steakhouse in Augusta, Georgia, has prohibited firearms. Manager Suzanne Sinisgalli-Diaz told the Journal, "We didn't want you to come in, get drunk, and shoot up the place."

Seriously? What idiot thinks that is really going to happen?

. Meanwhile, some experts and gun control advocates are concerned that more weapons in public spaces will increase the chance of violence, while others believe that expanding gun rights can reduce crime. Little research exists to support either argument, the Journal reports.

Again, seriously? There is plenty of research showing that more guns reduce crime. Guess that reporting that fact wouldn't suit their bias.

http://www.newsmax.com/US/Georgia-gu.../30/id/579915/

A Georgia law takes effect Tuesday that will allow gun-permit holders the right to carry weapons in restaurants, bars, and houses of worship unless otherwise forbidden by proprietors, The Wall Street Journal reported.

The law passed by the Georgia Legislature in April, which would also allow guns in unrestricted areas of airports and government buildings, schools, colleges, libraries, and other areas where people congregate, has been welcomed by gun rights activists, but those with the authority to decide say they face a dilemma.

TBonz Steakhouse in Augusta, Georgia, has prohibited firearms. Manager Suzanne Sinisgalli-Diaz told the Journal, "We didn't want you to come in, get drunk, and shoot up the place." Liability concerns have also figured into establishments' decisions to ban guns.

Other proprietors, however, plan to allow guns because they fear losing customers. A number of supporters of the law, including a Baptist Church in Social Circle, Georgia, believe it is simply a matter of protecting Second Amendment rights.

"It just means a law-abiding citizen can take responsibility of their own defense," Jerry Henry, executive director of GeorgiaCarry.Org, a gun-rights nonprofit group that campaigned for the law, told the Journal.

Meanwhile, some experts and gun control advocates are concerned that more weapons in public spaces will increase the chance of violence, while others believe that expanding gun rights can reduce crime. Little research exists to support either argument, the Journal reported.

Georgia is one of 13 states that allow weapons in bars and restaurants, and as of 2011, just five states allowed firearms in houses of worship, according to the Journal.

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Georgia is one of 13 states that allow weapons in bars and restaurants, and as of 2011, just five states allowed firearms in houses of worship, according to the Journal.

This is a bogus statement that comes up a lot when states propose to allow carry in formerly forbidden places. They only count the few states where the laws explicitly say it's legal -- but many more states, like Pennsylvania, simply have no law against it.

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Wow.... doesn't it blow your mind that they couldn't do this before.

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Wow.... doesn't it blow your mind that they couldn't do this before.

Dude, GA has come a long way in where people could carry. Before, it was freaking out of control.

No public gatherings, no publically owned buildings including rest stops, no bars or any place that sold alcohol, no churches, no sporting events, no schools including colleges. The only reason I had my LTC there was I didn't need to have a NICS check done for purchasing a firearm at a dealer. Private sales are completely unrestricted.

I recall a number of cops who would arrest people for violating CC laws for carrying in a mall. Officers said it was a public gathering....Yup, I shit you not!

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