This bill amends R.S. 40:1379.3(N)(9) to provide an exception regarding the carrying of concealed handguns during parades or demonstrations. Specifically, it allows individuals who are active participants in a permitted parade or demonstration to carry concealed handguns, while explicitly stating that this provision does not apply to bystanders or spectators attending such events.

The new legal language clarifies that only active participants in a permitted parade or demonstration are authorized to carry concealed handguns, thereby enhancing public safety while still allowing for the rights of those directly involved in the event. The bill aims to balance the rights of individuals to carry firearms with the need to maintain order and safety during public gatherings.

Statutes affected:
HB393 Original: 40:3(N)(9)
HB393 Engrossed: 40:3(N)(9)
HB393 Enrolled: 40:3(N)(9)
HB393 Act 271: 40:3(N)(9)