Donate

Add Georgia to the list of states (Alabama, Ohio, and Florida) that seem likely to adopt Constitutional Carry this year

Jan 5, 2022 | Gun Control Laws

Gun Control Laws

With Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp facing a stiff primary challenge from former U.S. Senator David Perdue, and both Perdue and now Kemp endorsing Constitutional Carry the odds of legislation quickly passing in Georgia has increased dramatically. Because of the May primary Kemp has announced that passing Constitutional Carry before May.

Gov. Brian Kemp formally endorsed legislation to expand Georgians’ rights to carry firearms, putting a divisive effort to loosen gun restrictions at the top of his agenda amid a bruising reelection campaign.

The Republican announced his plan Wednesday to allow more Georgians to carry concealed weapons without a state permit, framing the initiative as the fulfillment of a pledge he made during his 2018 run for governor.

“In the face of rising violent crime across the country, law-abiding citizens should have their constitutional rights protected — not undermined,” he said in a speech at Adventure Outdoors, a massive gun range and firearms store in Smyrna. . . .

even some prominent Democrats supported the legislation at the time, nodding to surveys that indicated many Georgians once backed a new expansion. . . .

Greg Bluestein, “Kemp sets the stage for a new Georgia fight over gun rights,” The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 5, 2021.

With Governor Ron DeSantis endorsing Constitutional Carry, Ohio’s state Senate and House already passing similar bills, and Alabama on track to pass a bill by State Representative Shane Stringer, there is a reasonable chance there will be at least 25 Constitutional Carry states by mid-year.

johnrlott

0 Comments

Categories

Archives

Major Decision: U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey’s semi-automatic rifles and large-capacity magazines bans. With Commentary. Copy of decision is available here.

Major Decision: U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey’s semi-automatic rifles and large-capacity magazines bans. With Commentary. Copy of decision is available here.

by | Jul 17, 2026 | ,

As expected, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, in an en banc decision, has struck down New Jersey's prohibitions on semi-automatic rifles and large-capacity magazines. It is a major decision because he creates a circuit court split for the first time. The...

While Americans strongly support deporting illegal aliens who have committed crimes, they are divided on “sanctuary” states that restrict state and local officials from cooperating with federal immigration authorities, though more believe “sanctuary” policies jeopardize public safety.

While Americans strongly support deporting illegal aliens who have committed crimes, they are divided on “sanctuary” states that restrict state and local officials from cooperating with federal immigration authorities, though more believe “sanctuary” policies jeopardize public safety.

by | Jul 17, 2026 | ,

Voters appear to hold someone inconsistent positions on deporting illegal aliens and sanctuary policies. While voters are equally divided on "sanctuary" states stopping state and local officials from cooperating with federal immigration authorities, by a ten...

At Townhall: Why We Need the SAVE America Act

At Townhall: Why We Need the SAVE America Act

by | Jul 17, 2026 | ,

Dr. John Lott has a new op-ed at Townhall on the push for the SAVE America Act. . Democrats argue that requiring voter photo IDs—even when the ID itself is given away free—creates practical barriers that prevent eligible voters from casting ballots. “We’re all set for...