Kennesaw, Georgia, enforces a 1982 law requiring most households to own a gun, sparking debate on safety and rights.

In Kennesaw, Georgia, a 1982 law mandates that heads of households own a firearm and ammunition, with exceptions for disabilities, felony convictions, or religious beliefs. The law aims to enhance safety but has sparked mixed feelings among residents. While no prosecutions have occurred, the town saw no murders but two gun-related suicides in 2023. Similar laws exist in at least five other U.S. cities.

January 11, 2025
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