HB 1234 - Firearms; carrying deadly weapons; public gatherings; constables; exemptions

Committees

Current Status

02/23/06 - House Committee Favorably Reported

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to change certain provisions relating to carrying deadly weapons to or at public gatherings; to provide for constables to carry pistols in publicly owned or operated buildings; to exempt constables from the prohibition of carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on school property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Bill History
Date Action
02/03/2006 House First Readers
02/06/2006 House Second Readers
02/23/2006 House Committee Favorably Reported

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