Gov. Sonny Perdue says permit holders can take guns into parts of airports

The Atlanta Journal Constitution notes:

Gov. Sonny Perdue said Monday that he believes guns should be allowed in the nonsecure areas of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, but said the issue is likely to be settled in court.

Perdue said his "lay opinion" is that a new state law allows guns in the airport's parking lots, atrium and all areas before the security gates.

Asked whether it was his opinion that it was a good idea to allow guns at the airport, Perdue said yes.

"If my wife wanted to carry a gun, if she was walking from one of those far parking lots to pick up a grandchild or something like that, I think that's a good idea, yes," he said.

A state law that took effect July 1 allows people who pass background checks to carry concealed weapons on public transportation, in state parks and in restaurants that serve alcohol. . . .