Wolfgang1952
Regular Member
Has anyone thought about trying to get Constitutional Carry hear in La? I thought I heard about someone trying to just get that done.
I have written to my State Rep. And Sen. a number of times.
My state rep. Mike Danahy wont do anything. He say's , (paraphrase) "it's been that way since 1879, so it must be alright"
Sen. Mount, did not reply. :-/
I've been writing legislators, the Governor, etc. for some time trying to get the ball rolling on that. If you recall it was that issue that caused me to part company with LOCAL. Certain members felt that if an initiative didn't come from them it must be attacked. Anyway, I have recieved some positive feedback from some in the legislature, and even a few allies in LSP. However, for now mostly I get the standard non commital form response.
What are you asking you're Reps to do?? Are you asking them to introduce an amendment to the La. state COnstitution?
I'm asking him to repeal or strike out the words -->"but this provision shall not prevent the passage of laws to prohibit the carrying of weapons concealed on the person"
So then your answer to my question is "yes". In order to make the change you suggest, the La. Const. must be amended. There are a number of us weary of encouraging an amendment to our Const because this may backfire. Maybe this is over cautious...
In any case keep this in mind... right now the only way to posses a loaded firearm by a citizen in La. in a "gun free school zone" according to federal law is by way of a concealed carry permit. If this permit is made moot by a const amendment, then we should at least have affected a change to federal law first.
We all have the best intentions here, but we need to really hash out the details and facts between ourselves before we ask for something we might regret.
Where rights secured by the Constitution are involved, there can be no legislation which would abrogate them.
- Miranda vs Arizona 384 US 436
Vermont, Arizona, and Alaska all have constitutional carry. I've read a few snips here and there anout possibly Texas, and Arkansas moving in this direction. Constitutional carry is the direct application of the second ammendment in these states with no permits required to carry concealed or openly. This is also referred to as " Freedom to carry". State laws which place further restrictions on the 2A IMO are unconstitutional. Having to jump through hoops pay fees etc to exercise a constitutional right is an infringement. I don't see requirements or fees attatched to other rights listed in the Bill of Rights.
PS. I love the ignore button.
Incidentally, since you quoted this... compare a quote from the recent Heller decision and contemplate the stark contrast...
The Court’s opinion should not be taken to cast doubt on longstanding prohibitions on the possession of firearms by felons and the mentally ill, or laws forbidding the carrying of firearms in sensitive places such as schools and government buildings, or laws imposing conditions and qualifications on the commercial sale of arms.
- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA et al. v. HELLER
I wonder what definition was given to the word "abrogate" in the Miranda case.
Sorry my crap memory,, Florida is considering too. There may be 1 or 2 more, C.R.S.
Edit, :that's incorrect, It's open carry they are considering.
ARRRGHHHHHHHHHH CRS
TY George, I'm aware of that. And thats another item we need to address.
I have written to My Rep. Boustany about some other 2a matters, he is very supportive. Consistently votes against bad bills, but will not submit new legislation. :-/
Senator Vitter, pretty much the same. :-/
Landrieu, forget it. Sometimes votes against bad bills.
So who we gonna get to submit a bill to repeal the "Gun Free School Zone"
Vermont, Arizona, and Alaska all have constitutional carry. I've read a few snips here and there anout possibly Texas, and Arkansas moving in this direction. Constitutional carry is the direct application of the second ammendment in these states with no permits required to carry concealed or openly. This is also referred to as " Freedom to carry". State laws which place further restrictions on the 2A IMO are unconstitutional. Having to jump through hoops pay fees etc to exercise a constitutional right is an infringement. I don't see requirements or fees attatched to other rights listed in the Bill of Rights.
PS. I love the ignore button.
Wish Louisiana would get with the program. It seems like it would be a natural fit here.