Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Still ‘Gun-Free Zone.’ For Now.

Travel Blog  •  Michael Yessis  •  07.02.08 | 12:37 PM ET

Georgia House Bill 89 went into effect yesterday, allowing licensed state residents to carry concealed firearms in more places, including on public transportation. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, advocates of the new law said those new places include parts of Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport not behind the security gates. Atlanta city officials, who run the airport, said no way.

The bill’s author, Rep. Tim Bearden (R), threatened to go to Hartsfield carrying a concealed weapon. Airport General Manager Ben DeCosta said he’d be arrested if did so. Bearden backed down, however, and the matter will enter the courts—where, let’s hope, common sense will prevail. Flying has become stressful enough without knowing people can legally pack heat at one of the world’s busiest airport.

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