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Posted 05:15PM Aug 15, 2008 by MCSA
You may not have been watching the battle that is brewing over concealed carry in the Hartsfield-Jackson airport in Atlanta, Georgia, but it may end up affecting you where you live.
Because of what's happening in Atlanta, the Transportation Security Agency could decide to allow airports across the country to ban firearms in areas that currently allow for self-defense.
It all began when Georgia passed a new law allowing permit holders to carry guns onto state parks, into restaurants that serve alcohol, and onto mass transit (such as the non-surveillance areas in airports).
The Hartsfield-Jackson airport responded by defying the state law and banning firearms throughout the entire airport, including areas where drivers pick up passengers.
This has resulted in a court battle, where presently, a federal judge ruled in favor of the airport's ban. Now, the TSA may step into the fray by permitting airports across the entire country to ban firearms in those locations that are outside of the boarding areas.
Federal law prevents passengers from bringing firearms past airport checkpoints. But in many states, passengers are allowed to bring guns and knives into areas such as the pick-up points and the main terminal. This is what could change very soon.
What's at stake here is not the ability to take guns past surveillance points. What's at stake is the right of self-defense outside of these areas - especially where drivers are either dropping off or picking up passengers.
In other words, drivers who have permits are the ones who would be affected the most because they would now have to leave their guns at home - thus contradicting the very reason they got a concealed carry permit in the first place... the fact that they wanted to carry their guns outside of the house.
We'll have some pre-printed letters if anyone is interested in sending 'em.
Posted 05:12PM Aug 15, 2008 by MCSA
From the Star Telegram:
When classes start Aug. 25 in the tiny Harrold school district, there will be one distinct difference from years prior: Some of the teachers may have guns.
To deter and protect against school shootings, trustees have altered district policy to allow employees to carry concealed weapons if they have a state permit and permission from the administration.
Cool, somebody out there has their head on straight!
Posted 05:00PM Aug 15, 2008 by MCSA
