Georgia Enhances Right To Carry Law

On May 14th, 2008, Georgia’s Governor Sonny Perdue signed legislation which will strengthen Georgia’s current right to Carry laws.  This legislation will

  1. allow licensed permit holders to possess a firearm in any private motor vehicle, while on any publicly accessible parking lot;
  2. prohibit gun dealer entrapment schemes like those orchestrated by New York Mayor Bloomberg;
  3. allow concealed carry permit holders to carry in State Parks, recreation areas, wildlife management areas, and public transportation;
  4. create a stricter time limit for various stages of the concealed carry license application process; and
  5. allow concealed carry permit holders to carry in restaurants.
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