Campus Carry in Georgia 

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Are there differences between private and public colleges and universities? 

No, students are not allowed to carry or store firearms on any campus academic, athletic, or residential property at any college or university including fraternity and sorority buildings located off campus, and only non-students reserve the right to store or transport a firearm in their vehicle on campus property.  

What can students do to appeal for their Second Amendment rights if they are on an unfriendly campus? 

Students have the opportunity to advocate for their right to carry a firearm by appealing to legislators. Elected officials in the state of Georgia have email and phone contact information listed on their respective websites. Students would be inclined to request public officials to pass legislation to allow campus carry in the state. 

What would the penalty be if a student is found with a weapon on campus grounds? 

Violators of Georgia Code Title 16 Section 16-11-127.1 would face misdemeanor charges if they are a license holder. Non license holders would face a felony charge with imprisonment of 2 - 10 years and fines of up to $10,000. 

For campuses who would allow campus carry but are prevented from doing so by their state law, what are some things the university can do to aid students? 

Campuses must work with state legislators to change the laws that prohibit them from permitting carry on campus. Otherwise, changes in school policy will not result in a change that exempts legal punishments on students looking to exercise their Second Amendment rights.