A Chatham County judge in Georgia has determined that a city ordinance prohibiting firearms in unlocked vehicles is unenforceable, ruling it conflicts with both state law and the U.S. Constitution. This ruling stems from a case initiated by Clayton Papp, who was cited under the ordinance, which carries penalties up to $1,000 and up to 30 days in jail for violators.
Despite the judge’s decision, Savannah’s Mayor Van Johnson indicated the city plans to maintain enforcement of the local law, citing a recent drop in gun thefts from unlocked cars from over 200 incidents in 2023 to just over 100 in the current year. The ruling, described as a significant win for gun owners by Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr, raises questions about the future of local firearm regulations in light of advance gun rights in the state.
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