Post by Oscar Knight on Feb 8, 2014 15:01:44 GMT -6
Clayton County Police Chief Jeff Turner said addressing the increased number of C-TRAN riders has been complicated by the fact that in May, Gov. Sonny Perdue signed into law House Bill 89, which greatly expands the rights of registered gun owners to bring guns into restaurants and onto public transit. The bill became effective on July 1.
"I really wish they would have not passed that law," said Turner. "I think it's going to make our job even more trying, because of the propensity of having even more weapons on the streets.
"So many people want to carry a gun for safety, but they don't want to take the time to train how to properly use a handgun, so that presents a higher safety risk," Turner continued. He said he is currently in discussions with C-TRAN officials about having uniformed and plain-clothes officers "sporadically ride C-TRAN for added protection."
"We're not expecting trouble ... but people with guns on the bus can add to our problem," said Turner. "We have to realize that it is here and we have to deal with it."
"I really wish they would have not passed that law," said Turner. "I think it's going to make our job even more trying, because of the propensity of having even more weapons on the streets.
"So many people want to carry a gun for safety, but they don't want to take the time to train how to properly use a handgun, so that presents a higher safety risk," Turner continued. He said he is currently in discussions with C-TRAN officials about having uniformed and plain-clothes officers "sporadically ride C-TRAN for added protection."
"We're not expecting trouble ... but people with guns on the bus can add to our problem," said Turner. "We have to realize that it is here and we have to deal with it."
....READ MORE :
www.news-daily.com/news/2008/jul/14/county-to-addressbr-c-tran-use-new-gun-laws/
....By the way; This Law is a Self Defense Law, and only those with Georgia Carry Permits can carry firearms on Buses.