American Military News by Blake Paterson - The Advocate July 01, 2021
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards rejects permitless ‘constitutional carry’, teeing up possible veto override
Gov. John Bel Edwards vetoed legislation that would have allowed Louisiana residents 21 and older to carry concealed firearms without a permit, adding fuel to a growing movement among conservative lawmakers to hold what would be the state’s first veto override session.
The measure would have done away with the mandatory background check and firearms safety training course currently required to carry a concealed firearm. It faced vehement opposition from law enforcement leaders, but sailed through the Legislature with bipartisan majorities. The Senate approved it 27-9 followed by the House 73-28.
Louisiana already allows residents to carry a firearm without a permit, but only if that weapon is exposed and visible to the public. When a firearm is hidden beneath clothing or stowed away in a purse, a permit is required.
Edwards’ veto didn’t come as a surprise. The Deep South’s only Democratic governor repeatedly said throughout the legislative session that he opposed the gun rights expansion.
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