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Why Corps of Engineers is looking to allow guns at projects, including Lake Lanier

Chris Wheeler shows the Smith & Wesson Shield 9mm handgun, which is one of the more popular firearms sold at the Georgia Gun Store in Gainesville. - photo by Erin O. Smith

1102SELFDEFENSE 0003 — Chris Wheeler shows the Smith & Wesson Shield 9mm handgun, which is one of the more popular firearms sold at the Georgia Gun Store in Gainesville. - photo by Erin O. Smith

People would be able to bring guns and ammunition to Lake Lanier and other Army Corps of Engineers projects without getting prior written permission, according to a proposed rule change.