GCO has filed a lawsuit against the Chatham County probate judge, Thomas Bordeaux Jr., for excessive delays in processing Georgia Weapons carry License applications. A copy of the complaint may be found here.
Corps Grants Carry Permission
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted permission to carry loaded firearms on Corps property to the two GCO members who sued the Corps for refusing to grant such permission. It is anticipated that such permission will be granted to other GCO members who request it and who have weapons carry licenses.
William A. (Bud) Hurt (1936 – 2017)
William A. (Bud) Hurt, age 81 of Fitzgerald, GA went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA following a brief illness. He was born in Fitzgerald, GA on January 13, 1936, the son of the late Stanley and Lillian Hurt. Bud was a graduate…
GCO Files Comments to Corps, Requests Repeal of Carry Ban
GCO filed comments this week to the U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers, requesting the Army repeal its ban on carrying loaded firearms on Corps property. The genesis for the comments was an Executive Order signed by President Trump, asking all federal agencies to examine their regulations to reduce the burden on Americans. The Army solicited…
Let's Help Barry carry in Washington, DC!!
Dear GCO Member, This has been yet another day of senseless shootings and more calls for useless gun control. The Left wants more useless gun control laws passed and the right wants more freedom to protect themselves wherever they may be from kooks like today’s killer. For those of you who have not heard, one…
Governor Deal signs HB292 Omnibus Gun Bill into law!
This afternoon, Governor Nathan Deal signed HB292, the Omnibus Gun Bill into law, making this the 3rd gun rights bill signed in this session of the GA General Assembly.
Governor Deal signs HB280 Campus Carry Bill into law!
This afternoon, Governor Nathan Deal signed HB280, the Campus Carry Bill into law, removing one more location that armed criminals will not be able to choose defenseless victims due to where the person is walking or standing. Now, the criminal will have to determine if perhaps risking his/her life is worth a tablet or laptop.
GA General Assembly Bill Synopsis
All firearms bills introduced in the current (2017-2018) session are available here on our website, along with a short synopsis of each bill and GeorgiaCarry.Org’s support for or against.
GCO, VCDL Sue Georgia AG
GCO, the Virginia Citizens Defense League, and a mutual member have filed suit against Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr on account of Carr’s refusal to recognize Virginia concealed carry licences in Georgia.
Michael Camp (1950 – 2016)
Michael “Mike” David Camp, age 66 of Carrollton, Georgia passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016. Mr. Camp was born in Rome, Georgia on September 28, 1950, the son of the Arthur Churchill Camp and the late Louise Owens Camp. He retired from AT&T as a facilities technician with 31 years of service. He was an…