Legislation that would allow college students to carry Tasers and stun guns on campuses in Georgia is headed for Gov. Nathan Deal’s desk.
House members voted 119-50 on Thursday to give House Bill 792 final approval.
Sponsored by Rep. Buzz Brockway, R-Lawrenceville, HB 792 allows any person over age 18 or enrolled in classes to carry the electroshock weapons on a state public college or university campus.
Brockway’s bill, which has been deemed “campus carry lite,” did not carry the same level of controversy as the legislation passed by lawmakers earlier this year that legalizes guns on college campuses. Brockway has said his bill was intended to provide an alternative to students wanting to protect themselves on campus, but not use a lethal weapon.
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