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GeorgiaCarry.Org is Georgia's no-compromise voice for gun owners.

GCO believes that citizens of Georgia and the United States have the right to own and carry the firearm of their choice for any reason other than to commit a crime. GCO works tirelessly to ensure that the rights of gun owners are not compromised by the Georgia General Assembly and local officials.

Some notable accomplishments to date include: Georgia Appeals Court ruling affirming GCO's position that Probate courts shall issue a GFL in 60 days; US Court of Appeals ruling affirming GCO's position that SSN and employer information are not required for a GFL application; Georgia Court of Appeals ruling affirming GCO's position that local ordinances may not bar GFL holders from carrying in parks. You can read all about current actions and the history behind our past actions under Categories in the right-hand column.

Latest Information:

GCO Files Motion for Summary Judgment in MARTA Case

July 2nd, 2009

In its federal lawsuit against MARTA for detaining people seen carrying firearms and violating the Privacy Act, GCO has filed a motion for summary judgment on the Privacy Act portion of the case.  MARTA officials have admitted that they asked for GCO member Christopher Raissi’s social security number without telling him 1) whether disclosure was mandatory or voluntary, 2) by what statutory or other authority the number was requested, and 3) what uses would be made of it.  MARTA also has produced documents showing that it has stored Raissi’s wrongfully collected SSN in at least four different places within MARTA’s records.  A copy of the brief may be viewed here.

GCO Member Files Briefs in Illegal Arrest Case

June 25th, 2009

GCO member Luke Woodard has filed two briefs in his federal case against two Paulding County deputies for arresting him for concealed carry when he was openly carrying.  First, Woodard filed a reply in support of his motion for summary judgment.  Second, he filed a response to the deputies’ motion for summary judgment.  The documents, which include a thorough history of the laws against concealed carry in Georgia and court decisions interpreting them, which many may find to be a useful reference, may be viewed here.

GCO Educates Roswell Marshals

June 24th, 2009

After a Roswell Municipal Court Marshal told a GCO member the member had to conceal his openly carried firearm, GCO brought the matter to the attention of the marshal’s supervisor and then wrote the municipal court judge a letter explaining the laws (or lack thereof) regarding open carry in Georgia.  The letter may be viewed here.

Paulding Deputies Respond to Motion for Summary Judgment

June 17th, 2009

The Paulding County Sheriff’s deputies being sued by GCO member Luke Woodard for arresting him illegally for carrying a concealed weapon have responded to Woodard’s motion for summary judgment.  Their brief can be viewed here.

Paulding Deputies File Motion for Summary Judgment

June 3rd, 2009

In a GCO member’s federal civil rights case against Paulding County deputies for arresting him in violation of his constitutional rights, the deputies have filed a motion for summary judgment, the brief in support of which can be viewed here.

GCO Opposes MARTA’s Motion to Dismiss

June 3rd, 2009

In GCO’s federal lawsuit against MARTA for illegally detaining people carrying firearms in the MARTA system, MARTA filed a motion to dismiss the companion state law claims for failure to comply with Georgia Open Records Act requirements.  GCO has filed a brief in opposition to MARTA’s motion.  The documents may be viewed here.

MARTA Moves to Dismiss Open Records Act Claims

May 27th, 2009

In GCO’s federal lawsuit against MARTA involving MARTA’s policies of detaining people seen carrying firearms, MARTA has filed a motion to dismiss the related Georgia Open Records Act claims.  A copy of MARTA’s brief may be viewed here.

GCO Member Files Motion for Summary Judgment in Illegal Arrest Case

May 20th, 2009

GCO member Luke Woodard has filed a motion for summary judgment in his federal civil rights case against two Paulding County deputies who arrested him for disorderly conduct and carrying a concealed weapon (with his GFL in his wallet).  The deputies admitted on the scene that Luke was “open carrying” but charged him anyway.  The brief may be viewed here.

Fulton Probate Judge Opposes Reconsideration, GCO Replies

May 5th, 2009

Fulton County Probate Judge Pinkie Toomer has filed a brief opposing GCO’s motion for reconsideration of the dismissal of GCO’s federal lawsuit against her.  GCO has filed a reply brief as well.  The case arose when GCO member Regis Goyke, a Wisconsin resident, asked if he could apply for a GFL, and was told he could not (he later attempted to apply at not one, but two Fulton County Probate Court offices, and was not permitted to apply or even take an application form).  The briefs may be viewed here.

Wisconsin Cities Answer Wrongful Arrest Lawsuit

May 5th, 2009

The Village of West Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the City of Chilton, Wisconsin, and their police officers, have filed an answer in a GCO member’s lawsuit against them for illegally arresting him twice for carrying a firearm lawfully.  The answer may be viewed here.


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