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July 3, 2014

Georgia Enacts Widened Gun Permit Law; Christie Vetoes Limit on Gun Magazines 
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A new law has taken effect in Georgia massively expanding weapons
permits in public places. The law lets gun owners take weapons into
bars, churches, government buildings and schools under certain
conditions. Meanwhile in New Jersey, Republican Gov. Chris Christie has
vetoed a measure that would have reduced the legal ammunition magazine
from 15 bullets to 10. Christie said the restriction would have done
nothing to prevent mass shootings, but critics accused him of catering
to Republican primary voters ahead of a potential run for president.

 

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