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BATON ROUGE — Louisiana citizens may soon be able to carry concealed handguns without a permit after a bill passed through the House Criminal Justice Committee Wednesday. Opponents of the bill, including a police chief and the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops, called for more education than the optional one-hour long course that the State Police will create. “We’re not against concealed carry. We just believe it has to be supported with education and training,” said Mike Knaps of the Louisiana Chiefs Association of Police. The bill, SB 118, written by Sen. Jay Morris, R-West M...

By David Jacobs | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Louisiana lawmakers advanced another proposal Wednesday to allow state residents to carry a concealed firearm without a permit or training. Senate Bill 118 by Sen. Jay Morris, a West Monroe Republican, would apply to adults who are at least age 21 and have not been convicted of a felony or violent crime. His bill retains the prohibition against carrying a concealed gun while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Concealed carriers still would be required to disclose that they have a weapon and submit to a search when asked by law ...

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“Constitutional Carry” Bill Headed to the House Floor A House committee advanced Senate-approved legislation that would do away with the need to get a permit to carry a concealed handgun for those 21 and older and those without a felony record. The bill is opposed by the Louisiana Chiefs of Police Association, but West Monroe Senator Jay Morris said not all law enforcement are against his bill, including his chief of police. “Police chief Terrell said restrictions don’t hurt anyone but law-abiding citizens. When you look at it the people who are not going to follow the law are crimina...

Bill to allow concealed carry without a permit advances in the House The bill passed 6-4, with three opposing votes coming from Democrats and one independent, Rep. Joseph Marino from Gretna. Credit: Getty Images Published: 3:55 PM CDT May 19, 2021 Updated: 3:56 PM CDT May 19, 2021 BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana citizens may soon be able to carry concealed handguns without a permit after a bill passed through the House Criminal Justice Committee Wednesday. Opponents of the bill, including a police chief and the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops, called fo...