Michael Knighton of Phenix City, Ala., fires his Ruger pistol at an indoor firing range at Shooters Columbus gun shop in Columbus, Ga. The gun emits a muzzle flash of light as the bullet leaves the barrel. (File photo/Dave Bender)
Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle says he doesn't like the idea of loosening the state's concealed weapons laws to allow guns in more public places.
Cagle told reporters today he has "no appetite" for a plan to expand where people with concealed weapons permits may bring a gun, including churches and college campuses. A state senate committee is looking at the issue. Last session, lawmakers approved a bill that permits concealed weapons in state parks, restaurants that serve alcohol and on public transportation.
Cagle, who presides over the state Senate, said state lawmakers "dealt with this issue last year and I think people should be content with where we are."
Last session, lawmakers approved a House Bill 89 that permits concealed weapons in state parks, restaurants that serve alcohol and on public transportation.
(AP)
Click here for more GPB News coverage about HB 89.
Cagle told reporters today he has "no appetite" for a plan to expand where people with concealed weapons permits may bring a gun, including churches and college campuses. A state senate committee is looking at the issue. Last session, lawmakers approved a bill that permits concealed weapons in state parks, restaurants that serve alcohol and on public transportation.
Cagle, who presides over the state Senate, said state lawmakers "dealt with this issue last year and I think people should be content with where we are."
Last session, lawmakers approved a House Bill 89 that permits concealed weapons in state parks, restaurants that serve alcohol and on public transportation.
(AP)
Click here for more GPB News coverage about HB 89.
