Students, teachers and some lawmakers are campaigning against what they consider “dangerous” gun legislation and activists worry weaker gun restrictions will compromise public safety.
One bill would lower the legal age of gun ownership in Georgia from 21 to 18 while also weakening restrictions on where a gun can be legally concealed.
John Koch, President of the College Democrats of Georgia, says the stress of college life could create dangerous situations if guns are allowed, and campuses aren’t equipped to handle weapons.
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