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Senate Bill 118, proposed by Republican Sen. Jay Morris of Monroe, will now make its way to the full Louisiana Senate.
Should the bill become law, Louisiana would join 20 other states that allow constitutional carry, meaning gun owners can carry a concealed weapon without a permit. The bill does not make it easier to buy guns. This is a bill for law-abiding citizens, Morris said.
Supporters of Senate Bill 118 said training and permits, currently required under Louisiana law to carry a firearm, are infringements on the Second Amendment right to bear arms, while those who oppose it said public safety, potential illegal gun violence and accidental shootings are a great concern.
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As prepared for delivery:
I want to thank Father Paul Yi for the opening prayer, the Jaguar Battalion and Brittany Jackson – a music teacher at Sharon Hills Elementary for the anthem, and Rep. Barbara Freiberg for leading the pledge of allegiance.
Good evening. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, members of the legislature, distinguished guests, and my fellow Louisianans:
I am honored to be speaking to you from the campus of Southern University. Thank you, President Ray Belton for your hospitality and to your entire team for helping us put this event together following current COVID-19 mitigation measures. I also want to thank you for sharing your campus with the public as a hub for drive through testing and vaccinations. Your efforts have been nothing short of tremendous. In fact, this weekend, the Southern System administered over 1,000 shots.
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