Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian C. Whittington When a group of law enforcement officers held a press conference last week imploring lawmakers not to override Governor John Bel Edwards’ veto of concealed carry, it inspired Bossier Parish Sherriff Julian Whittington to speak in favor of the legislation. “My duty is to ensure their second amendment rights are protected. It’s not up to me to guarantee that everyone in the parish is a trained marksman, that’s not what this is all about,” said Whittington. In his veto statement, Edwards says to require proper firearm training as part of getting a permit is a fair balance for a person to conceal carry he says most Louisianans agree.