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La. Legislature passes bill clarifying gun laws at parades
BATON ROUGE, La. () — A bill awaiting Gov. Jeff Landry's signature has passed clarifying that paradegoers, but not riders, may carry concealed weapons. provides for a person to carry a concealed weapon as a spectator at a parade or demonstration. (R-Bossier City) explains that the bill is a clarifier, it doesn't rewrite the current law. 'Once again, we got into a little bit of debating about whether or not you should be able to, but that really doesn't have to do with HB393,' Bamburg said. 'I mean, it's just really clarifying what the word 'in' means. Because even when they were discussing it in committee they had to use a person in or at a parade; so 'in' or 'at' would mean that if you're a participant 'in' the parade you would be prohibited from carrying a weapon.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Bamburg adds that the law reads those who are 'in' a parade are not allowed to carry. Concerns have been raised about public safety with armed bystanders in a crowd. 'As you know, many of the people that go attend the parade either in a parade, on a parade route, or at a parade plan on going and having a few drinks,' he said. 'Those people should still keep their weapons at home because they are not legally carrying a weapon if they are intoxicated while they are in these situations or any situation for that matter.' Bamburg said he expects Gov. Landry to sign the bill into law. 'I think he'll be supportive of this bill because it clarifies it for law enforcement, it clarifies for the citizens of Louisiana, it clarifies for people that are in a parade,' Bamburg said. 'Although many of the people have to sign a waiver saying, 'Hey, our liability doesn't cover you to carry a weapon while you're in a parade regardless.' So, this is simply a clarification of current law.' The bill provides that the law applies to all parades or demonstrations for which a government entity has issued a permit. Sluggish start to Atlantic hurricane season | Tracking the Tropics Former LSU football player arrested after motorcycle crash kills Texas woman Lafayette High graduate wins award for French Immersion education Louisiana Senate adds $1.2 billion to budget for one-time projects Bannon calls for special counsel probe of Musk Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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Proposed bill to allows parade goers to carrying concealed handguns
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A proposed bill is changing the rules for carrying concealed handguns. The legislation now allows concealed carry at public parades and demonstrations that require permits. House Bill 393 has not yet passed, but local leaders say it raises some concerns. 'Nobody asked for this bill, but the NRA, and those who are super pro-gun to where they put guns over people, right?' said State Representative Joy Walters. HB 393 has some lawmakers asking questions. District 4 state representative Walters, who often rides in Mardi Gras parades, says the bill creates a double standard for those participating in the parade versus spectators. 'This coming season, this coming Mardi Gras season, it will be where people who are spectators, yes, they can conceal carry, you know, with their permits and whatnot, however, those of us who are on floats, we won't be able to,' said Walters. 'I look at it as a betrayal. The fact that this person in front of me that I'm waving to, that I'm throwing to, you can have a gun, but I cannot on the float.' La. bill to criminalize 'intentional exposure' to STDs, advances The Shreveport Police Department (SPD) states that the proposed bill raises concerns, but urges residents to remain mindful of safety in crowded areas. 'A parade is not really a place to bring a handgun or a firearm, any areas like that that have large populations like that, bringing and introducing firearms to those facilities in those areas can be problematic and it sometimes can be illegal depending on where these events are located,' said Shreveport Police Public Information Officer Corporal Chris Bordelon. Bordelon says that while the bill may change the policy, they will still enforce the law. 'As law enforcement officers, the thing that we do is enforce the laws that are on the books, and whatever house bill gets before our legislators and whatever gets signed into law is what we will enforce.' Cpl. Chris Bordelon. The proposal awaits deliberation by the Senate on Sunday, June 8th. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Louisiana bill would allow concealed guns at parades
BATON ROUGE, La. (WGNO) — A bill that would allow parade-goers in Louisiana to carry concealed guns is moving forward, but it hasn't cleared the full legislature just yet. House Bill 393 would change current state law, which bans firearms at parades and other permitted events. If passed, the measure would allow bystanders, but not parade participants, to carry concealed weapons. Three Slidell teens indicted in death of St. Tammany Parish Sergeant Grant Candies Supporters say it's about upholding constitutional rights. 'If this law prevails, it will allow bystanders to carry guns,' Cliff Cardone, owner of Cardone Law Firm said. 'It will not permit riders to carry guns.' But critics say the legislation puts public safety at risk, especially in crowded, unpredictable parade settings where families and children are often present. 'The biggest concern is, you know, having an incident in a crowd,' Michelle Foster with the Metropolitan Crime Commission said. 'You have drinking, you have children. You know, the last thing you want is to have guns or a fight break out.' HB 393 passed the House last month and advanced out of a Senate committee this week, with State Senator Regina Barrow casting the lone 'no' vote. She raised concerns over safety and liability. This proposed law follows the passage of permit-less concealed carry legislation last year, which allows anyone 18 or older to carry a concealed weapon in public without a permit. Coast Guard searches for missing man around Westwego Legal experts say the measure could override stricter local ordinances, such as New Orleans' ban on firearms at parades. 'State law would, in a sense, prevent city law. We cannot have a city ordinance that is more restrictive than a state statute,' said Cardone. The bill now heads to the full Senate for debate. If passed and signed by the governor, it could be in effect before 2026's Mardi Gras drives onto tarmac at Chicago's O'Hare Airport, exposing security flaw Trump signs travel ban targeting 12 countries Drinking coffee daily tied to healthy aging among women, study finds Ready Lanes open at Calexico port of entry Louisiana bill would allow concealed guns at parades Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
