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The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld the state law prohibiting individuals aged 18 to 20 from carrying handguns in public. This ruling came after Thomas Stephens sued Lumpkin County for denying him a carry permit solely because of his age.
Stephens argued that the law violated his rights under Georgia’s constitution. However, the court ruled unanimously that the state’s “manner clause” allows lawmakers to regulate how firearms are carried, affirming the law’s constitutionality. The court emphasized that Stephens failed to meet the heavy burden of proving the law is unconstitutional.
Exemptions remain for individuals with military training or hunting permits.
– Rehgan Smith, 360 Media, Inc.