Louisiana and South Carolina Permitless Carry – What You Need to Know
Last week saw two additional states join the ranks of “Constitutional Carry” states. Constitutional Carry, also known as Permitless Carry, is the name given to states that allow the concealed carry of a handgun in public without any license or permit.
Read MoreLouisiana Constitutional Carry Dead After 3 Republicans Agree with Veto
There have been new developments in Senate Bill 118, which would bring constitutional carry to Louisiana. The legislature just held a veto override session to see if they could muster enough votes to negate the governor’s veto. On June 3rd, lawmakers in Louisiana passed SB 118. The bill removed the requirement that residents first obtain…
Read MoreGov. Edwards Vetoes Louisiana Constitutional Carry Bill
On June 3rd, we published a post with news that Constitutional Carry Bill SB 118 passed the Louisiana Legislature. At the time, most anticipated that Governor John Bel Edwards would veto the bill. So here is that post with more explanation of SB 118. It appears as those predictions were accurate. Gov. Edwards waited until the…
Read MoreConstitutional Carry Bill In Jeopardy With Threat of Gov. Veto
UPDATE July 21, 2021: We have posted that the legislature did not reach the number of votes to successfully override the veto. More information here. UPDATE June 28, 2021: We have posted that Governor John Bel Edwards has indeed vetoed SB 118. You can find more information here. So far in 2021, six states have passed…
Read MoreHomeowner Shoots Four Armed Intruders, Kills Two
St. Tammany, LA — A group of four alleged armed intruders were shot by a homeowner in the community of St Tammany, LA. The armed home invaders entered the home at about 10 in the morning, and all four ended up being shot by the homeowner in what must have been an intense exchange of…
Read MoreWoman Shot by Ex-boyfriend’s Wife
Marrero, Louisiana – A woman with gunshot wounds arrived at a local hospital in New Orleans on the 27th of February, told officers she’d been shot while being robbed at gun point. As detectives began to unravel the details of 34-year-old Robin Ventris’ story, it quickly fell to pieces as they uncovered the truth.…
Read MoreDomestic Violence Leaves One Dead, Deputy Injured
Watson, Louisiana – District Attorney Scott Perrilloux declined to press charges against a Livingston Parish sheriff’s deputy who killed his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend. “There will be no criminal charges brought against a Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office employee who shot and killed an individual who came to his home while off-duty and threatened him,” said the DA.…
Read MoreMan Caught in Lie After Holdup
New Orleans, Louisiana – A man was arrested after telling police he’d been the victim of a shooting late Sunday night. According to Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO) deputies were dispatched to calls reporting gunfire in the area of Dimarco and West Bank Expressway at around 11:10 p.m. When officers arrived, they came into contact…
Read MoreWisconsin Changes CCW Reciprocity for Louisiana
According to the State of Wisconsin, concealed carry permits from Delaware, DC and Rhode Island are now honored and residents of those states may carry legally within the boundaries of Wisconsin if they already have a CCW permit from their home state. Wisconsin has also approved the use of permits from Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Florida,…
Read MoreBasile Homeowner Wounds One Intruder, Accomplice Escapes
A homeowner from Basile Louisiana chased away four home invader suspects after he shot one. The homeowner told police he had been awakened in the night after hearing noises coming from a bedroom where a man had climbed through a window and turned on a light. The homeowner opened fire on the intruder, wounding him…
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