Posts Tagged ‘new orleans’
New Orleans Lifts Stun Gun Ban
Now obviously concealed carriers are more often carrying something with a little more punch than a stun gun and you may ask yourself what does this have to do with my carrying capability? Well, a little more than you may think.
Read MoreNew Orleans Man Shoots Robber Who Targeted his Mother
The idea of a mother stopping at nothing to protect her child is a story you hear about a lot in society as well as nature as a whole, but sometimes the tables are turned and it is the child that is called upon to protect their mother. That’s exactly what happened during an attempted robbery in New Orleans on October 13th of this year.
Read MoreNew Orleans Parade interrupted by Port-A-Potty Shooting
A 36-year-old man from Metairie was wounded in a shooting near the Uptown New Orleans parade route at St. Charles St and Napoleon Ave. Police stated that the victim was shot when a gun discharged inside a portable toilet on the Napoleon neutral ground, but the gunman was not immediately found.
Read MoreJUSTIFIED: Concealed Carrier Takes Down Armed Robber in New Orleans T-Mobile Store
A man who was killed in New Orleans on Friday, February 10 is now said to be a suspected armed robber who was fatally shot by a concealed carrying customer inside a T-Mobile store, New Orleans Police have said.
Read MoreChanges to New Orleans Gun Laws are Coming
An ordinance requires any stolen guns to be reported to the police as well as banning some guns in recreation facilities was approved last Wednesday by a New Orleans City Council committee, allowing adoption by the full council this week.
Read MoreVeterans May Not Have to Pay Concealed Carry Fees in Louisiana Anymore
With a little luck from the Governor Veterans will not have to pay the fee to obtain a concealed carry permit in Louisiana anymore. According to KLFY news:
Read More40 Different Gun Related Bills Introduced in the Louisiana Legislature
Politicians are very reactive working to pass new legislation based on recent events and tragedies. Most of these proposals are in that category. Contact your representative and find out what bills they are currently supporting!
Read MoreConstitutional Carry Effort in Louisiana Hits Snag in House
There have been several efforts across the US in recent years to enact these “Constitutional Carry” laws so as to allow citizens to exercise their 2nd amendment right to keep and bear arms without any government regulated or required training.
Read MoreDo I Have to Shoot A Gun to Get a Louisiana Concealed Carry Permit
Yes you do. Like many states, Louisiana requires that all applicants for the permit demonstrate competency with a firearm beyond just a classroom learning experience. If you ever find a class offered by an instructor that doesn’t include a live fire component then you know that class doesn’t legally fulfill the requirements of Louisiana state law.
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