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GeorgiaCarry.org, (GCO) is a state-level, grassroots guns-rights organization that is dedicated to preserving and protecting the rights of its members to keep and bear arms as protected by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and Paragraph VIII of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. On its website, the organization describes itself as "Georgia's no-compromise voice for gun owners." The organization is also referred to as Georgia Carry in conversation and press coverage. It is a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Georgia. It is engaged in activism such passing new legislation to affirm the rights of gun owners, such as Georgia House Bill 89〔(HB89 from the GA General Assembly 2007-2008 Session )〕 which was passed during the 2008 legislative session,() and litigating Second Amendment cases on the behalf of its members. It has recently been involved in litigation against the city of Atlanta regarding the carrying of firearms in non-secure areas of the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport by citizens licensed to carry open and concealed firearms by the state.〔()〕 As of August 18th, 2014, GeorgiaCarry.org has about 8,500+〔http://www.fetchyournews.com/archives/19600-Representative-Rick-Jasperse-Given-Legislator-of-the-Year-Award-by-Georgia-Carry.html〕 dues-paying members. It has brought at least 13 federal and state lawsuits as of July, 2008.〔http://www.ajc.com/services/content/metro/stories/2008/07/19/georgiacarry_0720.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=13〕 ==Lobbying Efforts== House Bill 60 (2013–2014) Firearms; certain laws regarding carrying and possession by retired judges; provide exemption Introduced by Doug Holt 112th Current Status: Apr/23/2014 - Signed by Governor, Jul/01/2014 - Effective Date After passing Senate as a substitute bill, it was transmitted back to the House. The House voted to agree to the Senate substitute and amended the bill by adding the basic HB875 Safe Carry Protection Act sponsored by Rick Jasperse 11th http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20132014/HB/875 language to the bill effectively making HB60 the Safe Carry Protection Act http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20132014/HB/60. Summary of HB60: Churches / Bars: Removes bars from the off limits list and treats them like every other piece of private property in GA in that the property owner has the right to eject a person from their property. Allows church carry if the church agrees to allow guns in churches and establishes up to a $100 fine if caught carrying in a church that does not allow. Government Buildings Allows firearms in government buildings that are not restricted or screened by security personnel during the hours the building is open for business. Public Housing: Require public housing to allow tenants to have firearms in their dwellings unless required by federal law or regulation. Licensing: Removes fingerprint requirement for license renewals Provides for issuance of GWL to a person who is at least 18 years of age who has completed basic training in the armed forces and is either actively serving in the military or has been honorably discharged from the service. Allows a person who has had his/her GWL revoked to be issued a GWL if the revocation was more than 3 years of the date of his or her application. Restricts any person who has been adjudicated mentally incompetent to stand trial or who has been adjudicated not guilty by reason of insanity at the time of the crime Allows GWL applicant the right to sue if they feel they are wrongfully denied a GWL and to recover their costs and reasonable attorney fees if they are the prevailing party. Prohibits any person or entity from creating or maintaining a multijurisdictional data base of information regarding persons issued GWLs. Airport Carry: Codifies airport carry in non sterile areas. If a person knowingly enters airport screening with a weapon will be guilty of a misdemeanor unless it is with intent to commit a separate felony offense. A person with a GWL will not be arrested if no intent of an additional felony is involved GWL When Carrying: Requires carrying of GWL when carrying a weapon or for exempt persons, proof they are exempt. A person carrying a weapon shall not be subject to detention for the sole purpose of investigating whether such person has a weapons carry license. If a person is caught carrying a weapon without a GWL the fine in court will be $10 if GWL is produced and was valid at the time of the arrest. Defense of self or others, shall be an absolute defense to any violation of off limits places. State Preemption: Preemption law more clearly defined in our favor. Includes firearms and other weapons. Clarifies that no agency, board, department, commission, or authority of this state other than the General Assembly, by rule or regulation shall regulate firearms or other weapons in any manner. Municipalities may still regulate whether or not you may discharge a weapon within their boundaries. Gives the right of any person who has been aggrieved as a result of a violation of 16-11-173 may bring action to enforce this statute shall be entitled to equitable relief. Mental Health: Requires GA Courts to notify FBI if a person has had involuntary commitment to mental institution, been adjudicated mentally incompetent to stand trial or has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. Declared Emergency: Strikes firearms and ammunition and components from the Governor’s Emergency Powers Act. No one, while acting during or pursuant to a declared state of emergency, shall: Temporarily or permanently seize, any firearm or ammunition which was not prohibited by law at the time immediately prior to the declaration of a state of emergency Prohibit possession of any firearm or ammunition or any component thereof or Prohibit any license holder from carrying any weapon if such carrying was not otherwise prohibited by law at the time immediately prior to the declaration of a state of emergency; Require the registration of any firearm. General: Codify into law some common law prohibitions that prohibit a person from being arrested if they go to a prohibited location to save someone’s life. Clarifies that private property owners my eject a person from their property but may not criminalize carrying. Makes hunting with suppressors legal in GA. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「GeorgiaCarry.org」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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