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Georgia professors urge court to overturn campus carry law
by Andrew SheppersonA group of senior Georgia university professors are seeking an injunction to overturn the state's new law that allows lawful gun owners with concealed carry permits to carry firearms on public college campuses in the state.
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Leader of crew that stole 340 firearms from gun stores gets 10 years
by Andrew SheppersonThe ringleader of a crew that stole 340 firearms from gun stores around the southeast has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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Authorities to investigate possible theft from Georgia gun buyback
by Andrew SheppersonLaw enforcement officials announced last week they will be conducting an investigation into the possible theft of firearms from a gun buyback program in Savannah, Georgia.
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Bail bondsman convicted of firearms trafficking
by Andrew SheppersonA bail bondsman hailing from Bridgeport, Connecticut, was convicted of firearms trafficking Tuesday and could face up to ten years in prison.
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Atlanta police chief stumps against Georgia campus carry
by Chris EgerAmong those calling on Georgia's Republican Gov. Nathan Deal to once again veto a measure dropping gun free zones at the state's public colleges and universities is Atlanta's new top cop.
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Opponents of campus carry urge Georgia governor to repeat veto
by Chris EgerNational gun control groups are calling on Republican Gov. Nathan Deal to double down on rejecting a measure to allow lawful concealed carry on the state's public colleges and universities.
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Georgia lawmakers send campus carry to governor on last day of session
by Chris EgerWorking past midnight on the final day of session, legislators approved a bill to bring lawful concealed carry to Georgia's public colleges and universities.
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Georgia U.S. attorney noticing a spike in gun thefts
by Andrew SheppersonMore and more guns are being stolen from federally licensed firearms dealers in Georgia, according to the U.S. attorney's office for the Northern District of Georgia.
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Georgia Senate rushes campus carry bill to House
by Chris EgerIn a Republican-heavy vote, Senate lawmakers on Tuesday returned a bill allowing concealed carry on public colleges and universities to the House for action against a ticking legislative clock.
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Georgia governor looking to change campus carry bill
by Andrew SheppersonGeorgia Gov. Nathan Deal is currently considering a bill that would allow concealed-carry permit-holders 21 and older to carry guns on most parts of college campuses, after vetoing similar legislation last year.
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NSSF offers help to gun shops, ranges impacted by Hurricane Matthew
by Jacki BillingsThe National Shooting Sports Foundation intends to donate $75,000 in funds to gun stores and ranges struggling to get back on their feet after Hurricane Matthew.
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