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Video Blog 2015 December Georgia Bill Looks To Ban Gun Sales During Divorce Period
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Georgia Bill Looks To Ban Gun Sales During Divorce Period

Posted By The Graves Law Firm || 22-Dec-2015

One of the most discussed topics in the U.S. in 2015 was the issue with guns rights. As that subject has been discussed and gone over again and again, there has actually been work done in Georgia to attempt to ban gun sales to a particular group — people seeking divorce.

The bill was brought to Georgia lawmakers by a former Fulton County prosecutor — Anita Ross — who was shot by her estranged husband while they were going through their divorce. The shooting left her paralyzed and unable to go back to work for a long period of time. Ross is back at work but still goes to therapy after the shooting that left her paralyzed. Her shooter would turn the gun on himself after shooting Ross.

“It's a no-brainer,” Ross said. “That's a dangerous time for someone who's trying to get out of a relationship. I know he had planned it out, purchased guns and ammunition shortly before he decided to do this.”

Ross believes she is up for a battle against the legislators, many who are Republican. But she feels that if they can’t pass the bill as it’s written, they could compromise and at least pass a bill that would alert a spouse if their divorcing partner was buying a gun. Anything would be better than it currently stands, according to Ross.

“A compromise is everything. I think the important thing is, it's not just about he can't get a gun, he doesn't have the right to get a gun. What I’m saying is put in that extra step that may have saved someone else's life,” she said.

For more: Bill Would Prohibit Spouses From Buying Guns During Divorce (ABC News Atlanta)

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