Louisiana lawmakers are advancing proposals to further relax gun restrictions, including allowing permitless concealed carry near schools and during parades. One notable bill, Senate Bill 101, aims to remove the current ban on firearms within 1,000 feet of school property, which has generated significant criticism from both city officials and safety advocates in New Orleans.
In addition to the school zone changes, House Bill 393 seeks to clarify laws around concealed carry during parades, potentially allowing spectators to carry firearms while prohibiting active participants from doing so. The juxtaposition has raised concerns over public safety, with officials emphasizing that adding more firearms to highly populated and celebratory events could lead to dangerous outcomes.
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