The Valdosta Daily Times reports today that, on the first day of Georgia's new law expanding the right to carry, we had a pair of gun-toting firearm enthusiasts -- one of whom wasn't sure that the fellow in front of him was a good guy with a gun:
A man carrying a holstered firearm entered the store to make a purchase. Another customer, also with a holstered firearm, approached him and demanded to see his identification and firearms license, according to the Valdosta Police Department report.
The customer making demands for ID pulled his firearm from its holster but never pointed it at the other customer, who said he was not obligated to show any permits or identification.
He demanded the man's ID again. Undeterred by the drawn gun, the man paid for his items, left the store and called for police.
Authorities arrested Ronald Williams, 62, on a charge of disorderly conduct, related to the pulling of a weapon inside of the store, according to the VPD. Police confiscated Williams' weapon and took him to the Lowndes County Jail.
Seems as if the fellow forgot that, under Georgia's new gun law, no one can demand to see another's carry permit without cause. Not even police.
Apparently, the police report doesn't indicate whether the store clerk required a change of underwear afterwards.
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