Governor Perdue Permits Guns In Restaurants

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Governor Perdue Permits Guns In Restaurants

By Associated Press

Story Published: May 14, 2008 at 4:41 PM EDT

Story Updated: May 14, 2008 at 4:41 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) - Governor Sonny Perdue signed legislation allowing guns in restaurants, on public transportation and in parks.

A number of groups had urged Perdue to veto the measure saying it could lead to increased violence. Among them were the Georgia Restaurant Association, MARTA and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin also opposes
the bill.

It was backed by the National Rifle Association.

The new law would only apply to the roughly 300,000 Georgians
that have concealed weapons permits. Those permit holders have
passed criminal background checks.

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