2018 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE BILL NO. 402
BY SENATORS RISER AND JOHN SMITH
1 AN ACT
2 To amend and reenact R.S. 40:1379.3(U)(2) and (5), relative to concealed handguns; to
3 provide relative to concealed handguns carried by authorized persons in houses of
4 worship; to provide for certain tactical training; to provide for requirements for
5 certain religious organizations to allow concealed handguns to be carried in places
6 of worship pursuant to valid handgun permits; and to provide for related matters.
7 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
8 Section 1. R.S. 40:1379.3(U)(2) and (5) are hereby amended and reenacted to read
9 as follows:
10 ยง1379.3. Statewide permits for concealed handguns; application procedures;
11 definitions
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14 (2) The provisions of this Subsection shall not be construed to limit or
15 prohibit any church, synagogue, or mosque from employing or designating as
16 armed security guards persons who are either certified law enforcement officers or
17 who are authorized to carry concealed handguns pursuant to the provisions of this
18 Section. Armed security guards as provided in this Paragraph may be
19 compensated, noncompensated, or volunteers.
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21 (5) Any church, synagogue, or mosque authorizing the carrying of concealed
22 handguns pursuant to the provisions of this Subsection shall require an additional
23 eight hour hours of tactical training for those persons wishing to carry concealed
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1 handguns in the church, synagogue, or mosque if required by the entity which has
2 authority over the religious organization pursuant to Paragraph (1) of this
3 Subsection or by the owner of the building's liability insurance policy. The
4 training shall be conducted annually.
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PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED:
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