CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY PASSES IN LOUISIANA

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.

Miguez Files a Constitutional Carry Bill in Louisiana Legislature

This week marks a pivotal moment for our second amendment rights in Louisiana. I’ve officially filed #SB1, the Constitutional Carry Bill, to give our citizens more freedom to protect themselves and their loved ones in public without unnecessary governmental barriers. #2A pic.twitter.com/ibXmC2OUrR

— Blake Miguez (@BlakeMiguezLA) February 11, 2024

JOHNSON: Democrats Refuse to Allow Amendment to Protect Military Service Members From Latest Gun Grab

Last night I offered an amendment to protect our MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS from the Democrats’ latest gun grab.

As a slap in the face, the Dems refused to allow an exception even for the most well-trained citizens who have sacrificed to protect our freedom.

Outrageous! pic.twitter.com/7f4cQSrPBe

— Rep. Mike Johnson (@RepMikeJohnson) July 21, 2022

Louisiana Conservative Caucus: Override the Veto

On their Facebook page, the Louisiana Conservative Caucus posted the below regarding Gov. John Bel Edwards veto of concealed carry in the State of Louisiana:

The Conservative Caucus Calls for Veto Override of Constitutional Carry Bill

Every Republican campaigns on being pro-2nd Amendment. Now is the time to prove whether that is empty campaign rhetoric or a true belief. It is a true belief for the Conservative Caucus, who fully supports overriding the Governor’s veto of Constitutional Carry (SB118).

BATON ROUGE, June 28 – Protecting one’s self and family is not a racial, class, or party issue. It transcends barriers as evidenced by Republicans and Democrats campaigning as being pro-gun and pro-2nd Amendment. Even Governor John Bel Edwards campaigned positively on the issue. That is why in Louisiana, citizens have the right to open carry their firearms without any permits or training requirements. Senate Bill 118 would have simply allowed citizens to exercise their current rights without concern of a shirt or jacket covering up their firearm. Under current law, covering a firearm is a felony unless you possess a concealed carry permit. Senate Bill 118 would have removed the high financial barrier of a concealed carry permit. That barrier disproportionately impacts our poor and minority communities, who have the greatest need to defend themselves and families outside of their home.

In an unanimous vote, the Conservative Caucus has decided to fully endorse overriding the Governor Edwards’ veto of Senate Bill 118. When discussing the historic possibility of an effective veto session, Chairman Jack McFarland said, “This is where the rubber meets the road. It’s time to find out who uses the 2nd Amendment as hollow campaign rhetoric and who sincerely believes it.”

Prior to the veto of Senate Bill 118, the Conservative Caucus was actively working with Republican Delegation Leader Blake Miguez on ensuring a successful veto override session. Once the session begins in late July, legislators will have the option to override every single veto. Thus far, the Governor has vetoed multiple infrastructure projects in conservative lawmakers’ districts such as rural bridges, utility upgrades that would lower electric bills, and road improvements. He’s also vetoed an election integrity bill as well as legislation to prevent biological males from competing against biological females in women’s sports.

When reflecting on the historic achievements of the legislature this term, McFarland added, “Any governor’s main power over a legislator is a line-item veto. We can take that power away from this Governor and future governors. This is another historical moment for the legislature. We, as a diverse bipartisan legislative body, need to rally together to make an example for our future generations that this is when Louisiana turned a corner. This is when governors quit bullying legislators and started respecting the legislative process. This is when we end every governor’s “politics over people” vetoes.”

Louisiana AG Suggests Gov. Edwards Betraying Commitment to Second Amendment

Photo source: Breitbart

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry suggests Governor John Bel Edwards (D) is betraying previous commitments to the Second Amendment.

Landry supported a resolution to block Bank of America and Citibank from doing business with the state of Louisiana after both financial institutions adopted anti-gun policies.

Read more: Louisiana AG Suggests Gov. Edwards Betraying Commitment to Second Amendment

LANDRY: Government Should Protect Gun Rights

LOUISIANA'S OWN TIM MCGRAW TAKES IT ON THE CHIN FROM GUN-RIGHTS SUPPORTERS

It appears that our own Louisiana son, Tim McGraw, has stepped into a veritable buzz-saw with him appearing at what many in the gun-rights circles have called a "gun control fundraiser."  Twitter was abuzz with 2nd Amendment supporters decrying McGraw taking part in a fundraiser for a Sandy Hook group, which was formed after the shooting that took place there back in 2012.

Read more: Tim McGraw criticized by gun rights advocates over Sandy Hook concert