The Times-Georgian reports
District 18 state Rep. Kevin Cooke is a co-sponsor of legislation which would allow law-abiding citizens in Georgia to carry handguns without a permit.I hate to say this, but it seems to me they've already got such minimal requirements, it won't make all that much difference. They need to move in the other direction. The police who are on the front lines in fighting crime know this.
Under current law, in order to carry a concealed weapon, a Georgia resident must be 21 years of age, be fingerprinted and submit to criminal and mental health background checks to obtain a carry permit. The license fee is $76 and it must be renewed every five years.
Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills spoke at the hearing, saying the Georgia Sheriffs Association membership took a vote that opposes anyone being able to carry a handgun without a license.What's your opinion? Please leave a comment.