Freedom to lawfully exercise your 2nd Amendment rights is headed to the governor’s desk for signature
BATON ROUGE—The Louisiana Freedom Caucus (LAFC) is proud to announce that SB1, authored by LAFC founding member Sen. Blake Miguez, is headed to Governor Jeff Landry’s desk for signature. The bill passed the House today with bipartisan support after clearing the Senate with the unanimous support of Republicans last week. The bill allows for law-abiding citizens over the age of 18 to exercise their 2nd Amendment rights in Louisiana. It also leaves the concealed carry permit structure in place for those desirous of obtaining reciprocity with participating states.
“With crime running rampant in Louisiana, Republicans in the legislature have taken action. Governor Jeff Landry will sign the bill into law, and it will go into effect on the 4th of July this year, in honor of our nation’s Independence Day. We are again empowering law-abiding American citizens with the means to protect themselves and their families from violent criminals. No more begging the government for permission to protect what’s ours in Louisiana,” said Sen. Blake Miguez, founding member of the Louisiana Freedom Caucus.
“It is always a great day when the principles of liberty and freedom are honored. Today is such a day. The Louisiana legislature has voted to send a Constitutional Carry bill to the Governor’s desk for signature that will allow law-abiding citizens the freedom to carry weapons to defend themselves and their families in these perilous times. A new day is dawning in Louisiana! We are working right now in the legislature to arrest the violent crime that is permeating our cities and state through tougher measures against criminals, and also by safeguarding these vital liberties for the law abiding,” said Beryl Amedée, Chairman of the Louisiana Freedom Caucus.
“For years I have been fighting for Constitutional Carry in Louisiana, and the day has finally arrived. Our state legislature, both House and Senate, have passed a clean Constitutional Carry bill and it is on its way to Governor Jeff Landry’s desk for signature! This legislation recognizes the God-given right articulated in the 2nd Amendment and ensures that our law-abiding citizens can exercise their right to keep and bear arms without unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles,” said Danny McCormick, founding member of the Louisiana Freedom Caucus.
