Georgia Judge Strikes Down Savannah’s Gun Ordinance: A Victory for Constitutional Rights

In a clear reminder that constitutional freedoms cannot be disregarded by local governments, a Chatham County Recorder’s Court judge decisively struck down Savannah’s controversial ordinance banning guns in unlocked cars. The ruling underscores a fundamental America First principle: state and federal laws protecting lawful gun ownership must stand above the well-meaning but overreaching attempts by city officials to restrict firearm rights. When Good Intentions Clash with Constitutional Protections Savannah’s mayor and city council touted their 2023 ordinance as a measure to curb gun thefts from vehicles, aiming to address violent crime through new penalties up to $1,000 fines and a...