As Louisiana prepares for the new permit-less concealed carry law, there are questions about where you can and can’t carry a concealed gun.
The new law takes effect on July 4th and gives any eligible Louisiana residents 18 years old or older the right to carry a gun without the need for a permit, or gun training courses.
The law was passed by Governor Jeff Landry as part of his criminal justice reform bills earlier this year, despite opposition from some who say the law would contribute to more guns on Louisiana streets.
With the new law taking effect in just a few weeks, the Lafayette Police Department is urging residents to familiarize themselves with the new law and where they are prohibited from carrying a gun.
Ashley Wood, Assistant Public Information Officer with LPD, spoke with KATC about the new changes.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT THIS LAW?
“Now you do not have to have a permit to carry a concealed firearm, open carry or concealed carry. It’s the same as it was before, it’s just the permits that have changed.