Louisiana concealed carry gun bill passes; Governor Edwards will veto
A bill by Republican state Senator Jay Morris of Monroe would allow Louisianans to carry concealed guns without a permit or training.
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A bill by Republican state Senator Jay Morris of Monroe would allow Louisianans to carry concealed guns without a permit or training.
Louisiana gun owners could carry concealed firearms without training or a permit under a bill advanced by a Senate committee Monday with a similar measure on deck in the House. Supporters of Senate Bill 118 by Sen. Jay Morris, R-Monroe, testified the current law requiring training and permits to carry a concealed firearm are infringements on their Second Amendment right to bear arms. "We shouldn't need the government's permission to defend ourselves," said Chris Patron with Firearm Professionals of Louisiana. Members of the Senate Judiciary C Committee vote 3-2 to report the bill favora...