[BG_Atl]

Not really a "gun bill but it affects the 16-11-125.1 code section

First Reader Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-125.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for carrying and possession of firearms, so as to change provisions relating to the definition of a term; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History
Jan/24/2017 - Senate Hopper

SECTION 1.
7 Code Section 16-11-125.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions
8 for carrying and possession of firearms, is amended by revising paragraph (2) as follows:
9 "(2) 'Knife' means a cutting pointed or sharp edged instrument designed for the purpose
10 of offense and defense consisting of a blade that is greater than five 12 inches in length
11 which is fastened to a handle."

SB 49 Link:

http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20172018/SB/49

 

[tmoore912]

SB 49 Link:

http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20172018/SB/49

 

[Malum Prohibitum]

Removes "offense and defense" - neutral effect

and removes knives of 5 to 11.99999 inches from regulation - less regulation effect.

 

[tmoore912]

 

[moe mensale]

My K-Bar would now be just a tool. OK. :applause:

 

[gunsmoker]

Good start

I think less regulation of knives, especially less regulation of openly carry knives, it's a good thing .

Even though Senate Bill 49 doesn't specifically address open carry versus concealed carry, I think commonsense tells us that knives with blades of 12 inches or more are very unlikely to ever be carried concealed.

Giant daggers, swords, and machetes are all things that would people would carry openly and wear on their belt in a sheath or scabbard.

So this sounds like a good law. I am calling some senators today to ask them to support SB 49 . First to get it out of the Public Safety Committee, and then on for a full Senate vote .

 

[A. McClure]

Being heard in Senate Public Safety Committee today.

 

[Malum Prohibitum]

Being heard in Senate Public Safety Committee today.

Are you there? Please provide updates.

 

[A. McClure]

Are you there? Please provide updates.

No, I'm afraid I'm not there. I saw it on the committee meeting list.

 

[A. McClure]

Passed out of committee unanimously.

 

[UtiPossidetis]

Passed out of committee unanimously.

Ok, even the democrats voted for it? Hmmm......

 

[Feral]

Ok, even the democrats voted for it? Hmmm......

Makes me suspicious, too.

 

[UtiPossidetis]

Makes me suspicious, too.

Thanks, hanging out here has made me a bit more paranoid. It's good to see that I'm not alone in my reaction. I reread the bill, brief as it is, and can't see a catch. But when the democrats endorse lessening government restrictions it does cause me to check.

 

[Malum Prohibitum]

Why the backhanded compliments? If your Representative is a Democrat and voted for it, please send a note expressing your gratitude.

 

[A. McClure]

I did not see this bill on the Senate Rules calendar for today. Does anyone know what the status of the bill currently is? Will it be voted on today?

 

[tmoore912]

I think about an hour ago, Senator Bill Heath added an Amendment to SB 99 that included his knife bill verbiage. Then SB 99 went on to pass a Senate floor vote 52-1.

Senate Press Office‏Verified account @GASenatePress 55 minutes ago

Am 1a to Am 1 of SB 99 redefines 'knife' to the original definition as defined in SB 99 #gapol #gasenate

Senate Press Office‏Verified account @GASenatePress 53m53 minutes ago

SB 99 passes by committee sub as amended by vote of 52-1 #gapol #gasenate