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03 LC 18 2000
House Bill
30
By: Representatives Franklin of the 17th, Joyce of the 2nd and Massey of the 24th
By: Representatives Franklin of the 17th, Joyce of the 2nd and Massey of the 24th
A BILL TO BE
ENTITLED
AN ACT
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 eliminate victim disarmament zones; to change the provisions
relating to the offense of carrying a deadly weapon to or at a public gathering;
to provide an exception to the offense of carrying a deadly weapon to or at a
public gathering with respect to the carrying of a firearm or knife to or while
at a public gathering if the person carrying such weapon is licensed under Code
Section 16-11-129; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other
purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
GEORGIA:
SECTION 1.
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, is amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 16-11-127,
relating to carrying deadly weapons to or at public gatherings, and inserting in
lieu thereof a new Code Section 16-11-127 to read as
follows:
"16-11-127.
(a) Except as provided in Code Section 16-11-127.1, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor when he or she carries to or while at a public gathering any explosive compound, firearm, or knife designed for the purpose of offense and defense; provided, however, that the provisions of this subsection shall not apply to a person who carries a firearm or knife to or while at a public gathering if such person is licensed to carry a pistol or revolver pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 16-11-129.
(b) For the purpose of this Code section, 'public gathering' shall include, but shall not be limited to, athletic or sporting events, churches or church functions, political rallies or functions, publicly owned or operated buildings, or establishments at which alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises. Nothing in this Code section shall otherwise prohibit the carrying of a firearm in any other public place by a person licensed or permitted to carry such firearm by this part.
(c) This Code section shall not apply to competitors participating in organized sport shooting events. Law enforcement officers, peace officers retired from state or federal law enforcement agencies, judges, magistrates, solicitors-general, and district attorneys may carry pistols in publicly owned or operated buildings."
"16-11-127.
(a) Except as provided in Code Section 16-11-127.1, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor when he or she carries to or while at a public gathering any explosive compound, firearm, or knife designed for the purpose of offense and defense; provided, however, that the provisions of this subsection shall not apply to a person who carries a firearm or knife to or while at a public gathering if such person is licensed to carry a pistol or revolver pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 16-11-129.
(b) For the purpose of this Code section, 'public gathering' shall include, but shall not be limited to, athletic or sporting events, churches or church functions, political rallies or functions, publicly owned or operated buildings, or establishments at which alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises. Nothing in this Code section shall otherwise prohibit the carrying of a firearm in any other public place by a person licensed or permitted to carry such firearm by this part.
(c) This Code section shall not apply to competitors participating in organized sport shooting events. Law enforcement officers, peace officers retired from state or federal law enforcement agencies, judges, magistrates, solicitors-general, and district attorneys may carry pistols in publicly owned or operated buildings."
SECTION 2.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are
repealed.