yee-HAW!!!!! Wer'e the rootinest, tootinest, shootinest state in the union!!!

[CatWoman]

Perdue signs law allowing guns in restaurants

Concealed weapons now allowed in parks, on public transportation

By JAMES SALZER
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Published on: 05/14/08

Georgians with carry licenses can tote their concealed guns on public transportation, in restaurants that serve alcohol and in state parks under legislation signed by Gov. Sonny Perdue Wednesday.

Perdue inked the controversial gun bill on the final day for him to sign or veto legislation. He also signed a $21 billion state budget that will give 200,000 teachers and state employees 2.5 percent pay raises, and approved a bill allowing auto insurers to raise rates on some coverage without state approval.

police to impound the cars of some people caught driving without a license. The measure was aimed at illegal immigrants.

As he did last year, Perdue vetoed some spending projects dear to the hearts of House leaders, including $4.5 million for airport improvements in the districts of Speaker Glenn Richardson (R-Hiram) and Majority Leader Jerry Keen (R-St. Simons Island). His spending cuts last year added fuel to an already fiery relationship with House members. Richardson was not available for comment after the vetoes.

The gun bill was among the hottest and most heavily lobbied measures of the 2008 session. Perdue, who was endorsed by the National Rifle Association when he ran for re-election in 2006, said last week he expected the issue to wind up in court.

On Wednesday the governor did not release an explanatory statement, and he was unavailable for comment.

http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2008/05/14/bills_0515.html?cxntlid=homepage_tab_newstab

[coriolis]

1. Same as 46 other states. Don't worry.

:-)

[Donnachaidh]

2. and won't Sonny look like a dumbass when the road ragers start

shooting at each other driving home from work?

It's truly amazing what is considered *important* in this dumbass state. :puke:

[CatWoman]

3. i heard someone on the radio say today

that is action is in anticipation of a black man becoming president :shrug:

[Donnachaidh]

6. was that Boortz?

He's the redneckiest *wealthy white dude* I've ever heard.

And that statement shows how frigging out of touch the station is. Guess they haven't had to go into Atlanta's official offices for anything lately? Geez -- dumbasses abound in GeeYOWgia.... :rofl:

[lpbk2713]

4. Is customer service in restaurants THAT bad? .... LOL

So bad that patrons have to threaten the staff with firearms? :rofl:

[SidDithers]

5. Are concealed weapons allowed in the GA Capitol Building?...nt

Sid

[Donnachaidh]

8. oh HELL no -- son just went on a 4h trip there

He said there was metal detectors everywhere. All that marble protecting ALL those dumbasses... :rofl:

[dajoki]

7. "What normal person walks around with a gun on your hip? Something's wrong in your life"

Guns in restaurants draw stares but little outcry
By MATTHEW BARAKAT
Associated Press Writer
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/National/Guns_in_Restaurants.html

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Gun owners in Virginia are allowed to carry firearms in bars and restaurants that serve alcohol, as long as the restaurant permits it and they carry their weapon openly. Legislation to allow concealed weapons in restaurants serving alcohol passed the General Assembly this year, but was vetoed by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine.

Virginia is one of two states, along with Montana, that demands any arms be openly carried in restaurants that serve alcohol, according to the Web site opencarry.org, which promotes and monitors gun owners' rights. Eleven states ban guns altogether in restaurants that serve alcohol, while the rest make no distinction between open and concealed carry.

<<snip>>

Dave Vann, a retired D.C. police officer and VCDL member who organized the restaurant visits, said the gun owners' presence make the restaurant more safe, not less.

<<snip>>

Saslaw said he's not necessarily surprised that VCDL found restaurants in the region that would allow them to dine while armed. But he said that carrying guns is simply not normal behavior in this area.

"What normal person walks around with a gun on your hip? Something's wrong in your life" if you feel compelled to carry a gun as part of your daily routine, he said.

[Beregond2]

9. God,

I have GOT to get my niece and her family out of that somehow, fast.