Louisiana becomes latest state to allow concealed carry without a permit

Gun owners in Louisiana can start enjoying additional freedoms on Independence Day , thanks to a new law allowing them to conceal carry without a permit.

The new law applies to all state residents who are at least 18 years old and do not have any restrictions preventing them from owning a gun due to previous felonies. Republican state Sen. Blake Miguez, who wrote the legislation for this law, explained that residents should be free to exercise their Second Amendment rights to protect themselves and their families and that criminals in the state should “fear the consequences of their actions.”

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“Louisiana now proudly joins the ranks of states that recognize the fundamental right to carry a firearm without the need for a government-issued permit,” Miguez wrote on Facebook. “As we enjoy the fireworks and festivities, let us also uphold the responsibilities that accompany our Second Amendment rights. We must handle our freedoms with the utmost care and respect, ensuring safety for all our communities.”

There are a few restrictions to this new law that gun owners should be aware of, including no concealed carry in a private residence without permission from the owners. Additionally, concealed carry will still not be allowed in locations where firearms are prohibited.

The law was signed by Gov. Jeff Landry (R-LA) back in March, who also signed a bill that expanded death row execution methods to include electrocution and nitrogen gas. Landry explained that he signed these bills “to start to make Louisiana safe.”

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Online data surveying the safety of all 50 states indicated that Louisiana is the third most dangerous state in the country, behind New Mexico and Arkansas.

Louisiana’s new concealed carry law makes it the 29th state to allow gun owners to conceal carry without a permit. Other states include Wyoming, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Texas.