'Campus carry' bill passes Georgia Senate

Georgia’s state senate approved a bill allowing licensed gun owners to carry concealed weapons on public college campuses.

 

 

The proposal backed by the National Rifle Association won support from a Senate panel on Monday despite opposition from the powerful governing board for the university system.

 

 

The proposal backed by the National Rifle Association won support from a Senate panel on Monday despite opposition from the powerful governing board for the university system.

 

 

Georgia's House already has approved the bill. The measure will go to Republican Gov. Nathan Deal, who has voiced support for the concept.

The Associated Press contributed to this report