Georgia: On new gun law’s first day, a draw-down in Valdosta

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To the surprise of absolutely nobody, telling good guys with guns from bad guys with guns is easier said than done when everybody is carrying guns. But I'm sure it will be just fine.

The Valdosta Daily Times reports today that, on the first day of Georgia’s new law expanding the right to carry, we had a pair of gun-toting firearm enthusiasts – one of whom wasn’t sure that the fellow in front of him was a good guy with a gun:

At approximately 3 p.m. Tuesday, police responded to a call regarding a customer dispute at the Enmark on the corner of Park Avenue and North Lee Street.

A man carrying a holstered firearm entered the store to make a purchase. Another customer, also with a holstered firearm, approached him and demanded to see his identification and firearms license, according to the Valdosta Police Department report.

The customer making demands for ID pulled his firearm from its holster but never pointed it at the other customer, who said he was not obligated to show any permits or identification.

Seems as if the fellow forgot that, under Georgia’s new gun law, no one can demand to see another’s carry permit without cause. Not even police.

http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2014/07/02/on-new-gun-laws-first-day-a-draw-down-in-valdosta/

[Faux pas]

1. Too Crazy!

When the southern states started passing these insane laws, I was really upset. Then, I thought, maybe all the gun nuts will just take each other out, problem solved

[raccoon]

2. Unfortunately, there will be an amount of collateral damage. nt

[Faux pas]

4. I know

but, I can dream can't I?

[BrotherIvan]

3. Guns Win!

Or should I say, Gunners Rule! Because we're doing it their way and it's barking mad.

[phantom power]

5. When I was younger, I would have said they'd learn something from this

But my younger self was wrong. Neither of those guys is likely to learn anything at all from it.

[BrotherIvan]

6. I have never seen the tenacity on any issue that the gunners have

It borders on religious fervor. They will never change their minds nor give an inch to make this country safer.

[lpbk2713]

7. The very definition of a Mexican standoff.

"I don't need to show you no steenkin license."

[RobertEarl]

8. Pistols are children's playthings

I want a missile. A missile that won't miss.

Any day now, some terrorist in an airplane my fly over my house and i need to be able to protect myself.

[jmowreader]

9. Someone is going to get killed over this. What then?

[phantom power]

10. What then? My prediction is "nothing."

The assassination attempt on Gaby Giffords didn't make a dent.
20 dead grade schoolers didn't make a dent.
Cliven Bundy's armed insurrection didn't make a dent.

The next time this happens and there's an actual shoot-out, I can't see any reason why that will make a dent either.

[etherealtruth]

11. I guess they will be considered "colareal" damage in the name of freedom .... ?

The multitude of dead and injured we already have has not dissuaded the supporters of the rights of guns ... i hardly think this will impact that mind-set

[Kingofalldems]

12. I love my guns!! I'm gonna go play with them right now!!!11!!

[Mr.Bill]

13. Old news.

This story is from July 2nd.

[sarisataka]

14. And discussed

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1172148200
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014838097
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017200569
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025197482
http://election.democraticunderground.com/10025183503

[phantom power]

15. that is interesting, my DU search turned up absolutely nothing on it

[Sissyk]

16. LOCKING

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