The Lawmaker who sponsored HB 89 says he will carry his gun to the airport today.
Republican state representative Tim Bearden told the Atlanta Journal Constitution that the law allows him to take his gun when he picks up family at the worlds busiest airport today.
Airport officials say if he shows up with a gun he will be arrested, but Bearden says if they do so he will sue.
The new law going into effect today allows those with a concealed weapons permit to carry guns onto public transport, into parks and restaurants where alcohol is being served. Federal law prohibits firearms behind the airport security gates, but it's not clear whether that law extends to the main terminal.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Lamaker vows to take gun to the airport
