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GCO Member Files Briefs in Illegal Arrest Case

Jun 25, 2009jrm1 CommentNews, Paulding County Man With a Gun

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.

GCO Educates Roswell Marshals

Jun 24, 2009jrm6 CommentsNews

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.

Paulding Deputies Respond to Motion for Summary Judgment

Jun 17, 2009jrm8 CommentsNews, Paulding County Man With a Gun

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.

Paulding Deputies File Motion for Summary Judgment

Jun 3, 2009jrm12 CommentsNews, Paulding County Man With a Gun

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

Jun 3, 2009jrm2 CommentsMarta Man With a Gun, News

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 Member Files Motion for Summary Judgment in Illegal Arrest Case

May 20, 2009jrm5 CommentsNews, Paulding County Man With a Gun

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).

Fulton Probate Judge Opposes Reconsideration, GCO Replies

May 5, 2009jrmNews, No issuing of Non-Resident GFL

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.

Wisconsin Cities Answer Wrongful Arrest Lawsuit

May 5, 2009jrm3 CommentsNews

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.

GCO Makes Front Cover of Newnan Times Herald

Apr 20, 2009Ed StoneNews

GCO’s Adopt a Highway program in Coweta County had its first pick up on Saturday. 20 people were present to volunteer and beautify a small piece of Coweta. The Newnan Times Herald on Sunday ran a huge headline stating “GEORGIA CARRY” above a color photograph of the members working. Here is the online version of…

GCO Southeastern Luncheon in Coastal Courier

Apr 20, 2009Ed StoneNews

GCO’s Southeastern Luncheon was covered in the Coastal Courier, and you can read it at this link.