This bill amends existing Louisiana laws regarding the illegal carrying of weapons and the requirements for concealed handgun permits. It allows law-abiding individuals who are eighteen years of age or older to carry a concealed weapon without a permit, provided they are not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm. The bill specifically removes the previous requirement that individuals must be Louisiana residents and at least twenty-one years old to carry a concealed weapon. Additionally, it eliminates the need for certain military identification requirements for those who qualify under the new provisions.

The bill also clarifies that individuals carrying a handgun under the new law must adhere to existing restrictions on where firearms are prohibited, and it maintains the rights of property owners to restrict access to their premises. Furthermore, it stipulates that individuals with a concealed handgun permit or those carrying a handgun lawfully must obtain consent before entering another person's private residence with a concealed weapon. The changes are set to take effect on July 4, 2024.

Statutes affected:
SB1 Original: 14:95(M), 40:3(B)(2)
SB1 Engrossed: 14:95(M), 40:3(B)(2)
SB1 Reengrossed: 14:95(M), 40:3(B)(2)
SB1 Enrolled: 14:95(M), 40:3(B)(2)
SB1 Act 1: 14:95(M), 40:3(B)(2)