Georgia's Attorney General Challenges Savannah's Gun Ordinance

The state's top legal authority claims the city's new law on firearms in unlocked cars conflicts with state regulations.

Savannah's recent ordinance prohibits leaving guns in unlocked vehicles, aiming to reduce thefts.
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr argues the city's action violates state laws governing firearm regulation.
The ordinance, supported by local safety advocates, faces potential legal hurdles amid state opposition.
Savannah officials, including Mayor Van Johnson, vow to enforce the ordinance despite legal threats.
The dispute highlights broader tensions between local safety measures and state gun rights protections.