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HB 686 Original 2020 Regular Session McCormick
Abstract: Exempts certain persons from the crime of illegal carrying of weapons, and removes the
requirement that a person possess a permit issued by the state of La. in order to carry a
concealed handgun in the state of La.
Present law (R.S. 14:95) prohibits the carrying of a concealed firearm, provides for criminal
penalties, and provides for certain exceptions to the offense.
Proposed law creates an exception to this prohibition for a person who is 18 years of age or older and
who is not prohibited from possessing a firearm under any federal or state law.
Present law (R.S. 40:1379.3) provides that Louisiana residents who meet certain eligibility
requirements may apply for and be issued a concealed handgun permit authorizing the person to
carry a concealed handgun on his person in the state of Louisiana. Present law requires the person
to possess a valid concealed handgun permit issued by the state of La. in order to carry a concealed
handgun in the state of La.
Proposed law amends present law to remove the requirement that a person possess a permit issued
by the state of La. in order to carry a concealed handgun in the state of La.
(Amends R.S. 40:1379.3(B); Adds R.S. 14:95(L))