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Warren County Sheriff Denies Gun Policy

jrm — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:23:08 +0000

In response to an inquiry from GCO attorneys, Warren County Sheriff Joe Peebles has denied having a policy regarding firearms carry.� It had been reported by a GCO member that either the probate judge or sheriff’s office was circulating a document purporting to require open carry by GFL holders.� The probate judge has yet to reply to GCO.� The letter from Sheriff Peebles, and the letters sent to both the sheriff and the probate judge (including the open-carry policy statement) can be viewed here:

http://www.georgiacarry.com/county/warren_carry

GCO Questions Warren County Carry Restrictions

jrm — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 21:33:22 +0000

GCO attorneys have written the Warren County probate judge and sheriff, questioning their policies regarding concealed carry with a firearms license.� It had been reported to GCO that a flyer was distributed to license applicants, informing them that they must carry openly when they get a license.� It also had been reported that the sheriff’s office was telling applicants they would be subject to arrest for violating the “rules” in the brochure.� A copy of the letter (and brochure) can be viewed here:

http://www.georgiacarry.com/county/warren_carry/Sheriff and Probate Judge 6-26-07.pdf