Campus Carry Bill Stalls on Governor’s Desk

By Jenn Jacques

The Georgia Senate passed HB 859, the campus carry bill allowing concealed carry permit holders to possess firearms on all public colleges in Georgia, almost a month ago on March 11 of this year.

So where is it now?

While Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has time to address the legislation, some are left wondering if the Republican’s noted pause could be a sign that gun control groups have pressured him to rethink his support for the Second Amendment.

Last month, when informed of the uproar from college faculty and staff over the bill reaching the senate floor, Governor Deal responded, “I think they should be concerned about making sure that those students are taught and educated. That’s their responsibility. The law will take care of the rest of it.”

However, less than 24 hours after the bill hit Deal’s desk, the governor’s office released a statement in response to the legislation passed by the General Assembly:

“As a lifetime defender and staunch supporter of Second Amendment rights, Gov. Deal has signed every pro-gun bill to reach his desk. However, he believes legitimate points have been made in regards to certain aspects of the ‘campus carry’ bill and he …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms