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

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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/