Louisiana: State Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

By Justin Stakes

Several Pro-Second Amendment Measures Sent to Governor Jindal for his Expected Signature

Fairfax, VA -(Ammoland.com)- Last thursday marked the end of what was primarily a budget session for the Louisiana Legislature.

State lawmakers could file up to five non-fiscal related measures each, and your NRA-ILA worked with a number of them to advance pro-Second Amendment bills through the legislative process.

House Bill 446, sponsored by state Representative Blake Miguez (R-New Iberia), authorizes firearm accident prevention and safety instruction based on NRA’s Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program for elementary school students. The program’s lifesaving message “If you see a gun: Stop! Don’t Touch. Run away. Tell a grown up” will now reach even more Louisiana children thanks to passage of this important legislation. Upon the governor’s signature, the measure will take effect on August 1, in time for the upcoming school year. Please email Rep. Miguez and thank him for his work on HB 446 this session.

Current Louisiana law allows parishes to use their zoning authority to regulate hunting and shooting in “heavily populated areas.” Senate Bill 133, sponsored by state …read more