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Oral Argument In Church Carry Case

Jun 17, 2011jrm5 CommentsNews, Places of Worship Carry Ban

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has announced that it will hear oral arguments in GCO’s church carry case. The case challenges the state law banning carrying firearms in places of worship. The case was dismissed by federal judge C. Ashley Royal, who determined that there is not a second amendment…

GCO Files Reply in Church Carry Case

May 4, 2011jrmNews, Places of Worship Carry Ban

Today, GCO filed its reply brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit in its case challenging the constitutionality of the state ban on carrying firearms in places of worship. The court announced yesterday that it desires to hear oral arguments of the appeal. No date has been set, but it likely…

State Responds in Church Carry Appeal

Apr 28, 2011jrm2 CommentsNews, Places of Worship Carry Ban

The State of Georgia and other appellees have responded to GCO’s appeal in GCO’s case challenging the state ban on carrying firearms in places of worship. The briefs may be viewed here.

GCO Files Appeal in Church Carry Case

Mar 18, 2011jrm1 CommentNews, Places of Worship Carry Ban

GCO has filed its opening brief in the appeal of the dismissal of its case challenging Georgia’s ban on carrying firearms in places of worship. The brief and other documents in the case may be viewed here.

GCO Asks Paulding County to Stop Detaining Armed Citizens

Mar 18, 2011jrm6 CommentsNews, Paulding County Man With a Gun

GCO attorney John Monroe wrote a letter to Paulding County Attorney Jayson Phillips to reconsider his conclusion that Paulding deputies may detain anyone seen carrying a firearm for the sole purpose of determining if they have GWLs. The discussion follows an email from GCO member Robbie Massie, who complained to Phillips when a deputy detained…

11th Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Non-resident Case

Feb 11, 2011jrm1 CommentNews, No issuing of Non-Resident GFL

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has affirmed the dismissal of GCO’s lawsuit challenging the state residency requirement for weapons carry license applicants. The court said the GCO member, Regis Goyke, is free to bring the case again after he applies for a license. The court’s brief opinion can be found here.

GCO Appeals Church Carry Case

Jan 26, 2011jrm13 CommentsNews, Places of Worship Carry Ban

GCO has filed an appeal of the dismissal of its case challenging Georgia’s ban on carrying firearms in places of worship.

Court Dismisses Church Carry Case

Jan 25, 2011jrm5 CommentsNews, Places of Worship Carry Ban

A federal judge in Macon dismissed GCO’s legal challenge against the state’s ban on carrying firearms in “places of worship.” The court ruled that the law does not burden religion because it does not interfere with anyone’s sincerely-held religious beliefs, despite the fact that one plaintiff testified that “I believe [Jesus’ teachings] require me to…

City of Atlanta Now Allowing Firearms in Hartsfield Jackson International Airport

Dec 10, 2010Jerry Henry5 CommentsHartsfield Airport's Firearm Ban, News

Great News!! Law abiding citizens no longer have to worry about being disarmed in the Atlanta Airport. The City of Atlanta Legal Department has informed the Atlanta Mayor and Atlanta Airport General Manager that persons with valid GWL’s can now carry in the non sterile areas of the airport. The Atlanta legal department determined after…

GCO Files Reply in Church Carry Case

Oct 26, 2010jrm1 CommentNews, Places of Worship Carry Ban

GeorgiaCarry.Org has filed a reply brief in support of its motion for summary judgment in its lawsuit seeking to have Georgia’s ban on carrying firearms in places of worship ruled unconstitutional. The motion should now be submitted to the district judge for a ruling. The brief and other documents in the case can be viewed…