Problem is that in Louisiana, passing with a veto-proof majority still isn't a guaranteed pass. If the Governor vetoes it or "pocket vetoes" it, the bill, even though it passed by a veto-proof majority, still has to go back to the legislature for them to vote on whether to override the veto.
I checked them out once. Seemed to be comparable to FRC, but since I live closer to FRC, I'll stick with them. They seem enough alike that I'd suggest making your choice based on convenience.
Gun sold-accessories still available
FTF in Baton Rouge/Denham Springs $340 1, 6rd and 2 extra 7rd mags and 50 rounds each of: Fiocchi 180gr JHP, Federal 180gr HST JHP, and Winchester 180gr Bonded JHP, Pancake style holster by Shane Evans. $280 without holster, ammo and extra mags. Cash or...
What did I say about the law?
I was talking about the actual practice of retail management and that was drilled into me in my management training by two separate compaines.
One of the first things you learn in retail training is nothing is considered stolen until it's out the door. If suspicion of shoplifting is really the only reason the guard wanted to detain your friend, I'm sure the he got a reaming from a manager who's praying this doesn't go any further.
There are a few conversions out there, but if your rifle is in fact a genuine Ishapore 2A, it was originally manufactured as a 7.62x51 and if your 2A is sound it's safe to shoot with .308, but I'd be leery of Hornady Light Magnum, or Superformance. If I had one, I'd feed it handloads or...
SpeedRacer has it right. No telling what an officer (depends on the quality of his training) would charge you with, but by the time everything is sorted out, you'd be facing a trespass charge, not a "gun free" zone federal or state felony, but it will cost you time and money most of us would...
As long as you don't handle the gun with DEET on your hands, it should be fine on a stock. I wouldn't do it to moving parts like slides and cylinders, though.