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Associated Press
Published: Thu, May 15, 2008 - 3:55 am
Last Updated: Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 3:58 am
Last Updated: Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 3:58 am
weapons in Georgia will soon be able to pack heat at restaurants
that serve alcohol, on buses and in parks.
Governor Sonny Perdue signed the bill today in a move experts
say will ignite a resurgence of pro-gun legislation which had been
dormant since the Virginia Tech massacre.
The Republican, who has enjoyed strong support from the National
Rifle Association, had been under pressure from a diverse coalition
of groups to veto the measure.
A gun safety lobbyist says the state doesn't require training
for the concealed weapons permit, only a background check for
felonies.
Patrons packing a gun cannot drink alcohol at restaurants, but
critics say authorities will have a hard time enforcing that.
The bill's sponsor says the measure is "the biggest gun reform
bill in Georgia history."
(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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