Meanwhile at the Legislature

[Jstudz220]

If you read the bill it states other ways of identification besides a copy of a DD214.

I’ll have to read it again but when I originally read it I only saw they said you have to show proof and not how. As a veteran with an honerable discharge I’m not sure how else you would prove that without a DD214.

 

[Jstudz220]

Did I say every vet? No, I said I believe that there are veterans out there. You sir are obviously not one.

I was in weapons department while in the navy. We shot the m9, m16, .50 cal, and M240 very often. The training I received and continued to receive in the military for small arms was a joke. We were taught to shoot handguns with a revolver style grip. I learned more about how to properly shoot and handle handguns taking civilian classes while in the navy than I ever did from the navy. When I would attempt to properly grip my m9 while shooting I was told to grip it how the navy taught me. None of that training taught me anything about how to properly carry a handgun or even shoot one for that matter.

My younger brother just recently finished his contract in the Marines as a grunt. His training was very similar to mine with small arms.

 

[Sapperboomboom]

I’ll have to read it again but when I originally read it I only saw they said you have to show proof and not how. As a veteran with an honerable discharge I’m not sure how else you would prove that without a DD214.

They state veteran identification on a state issued id card.

 

[JBP55]

I’ll have to read it again but when I originally read it I only saw they said you have to show proof and not how. As a veteran with an honerable discharge I’m not sure how else you would prove that without a DD214.

You should have VETERAN below your picture on your Louisiana DL.

 

[falshooter]

I had my license renewed in Jan, and it doesn't have any where on it a reference to being a veteran. This was a new ,in the person DL with new pic ,not an online renewal

 

[Jstudz220]

They state veteran identification on a state issued id card.

You can get a veteran status on your Louisiana ID with an other than honerable discharge. I’m not sure how that proves one has an honerable discharge

 

[Jstudz220]

I had my license renewed in Jan, and it doesn't have any where on it a reference to being a veteran. This was a new ,in the person DL with new pic ,not an online renewal

You need to bring your dd214 to the dmv. I did it awhile back when I found out it could be done. I was in and out of abc title in about 15 minutes. At the bottom of your picture it will say veteran

 

[Jstudz220]

You should have VETERAN below your picture on your Louisiana DL.

I understand and have that. The thing is though I also know a guy I grew up with who was discharged from the army with an other than honerable discharge. He only served about 5 months boot camp and some schooling. He also has his veteran status on his ID and license plate.

 

[JBP55]

I understand and have that. The thing is though I also know a guy I grew up with who was discharged from the army with an other than honerable discharge. He only served about 5 months boot camp and some schooling. He also has his veteran status on his ID and license plate

You need to bring your dd214 to the dmv. I did it awhile back when I found out it could be done. I was in and out of abc title in about 15 minutes. At the bottom of your picture it will say veteran

DD214 or proof that you served in a war zone in the Merchant Marine which gives you Veteran Status.

 

[krotsman]

I understand and have that. The thing is though I also know a guy I grew up with who was discharged from the army with an other than honerable discharge. He only served about 5 months boot camp and some schooling. He also has his veteran status on his ID and license plate.

To be a "veteran" you must have served at least 180 days active duty outside of training, so either the DMV screwed up by giving him the designation or perhaps you are incorrect about his status.

As for the other than honorable discharge, did you see it on his dd214? There are several types of discharges, not all of which would take away veteran benefits.

I'm not sure if your discharge type takes away actual veteran status, but it can take away your benefits.

 

[Jstudz220]

To be a "veteran" you must have served at least 180 days active duty outside of training, so either the DMV screwed up by giving him the designation or perhaps you are incorrect about his status.

As for the other than honorable discharge, did you see it on his dd214? There are several types of discharges, not all of which would take away veteran benefits.

I'm not sure if your discharge type takes away actual veteran status, but it can take away your benefits.

He very well may have served 180 days after boot camp, I could be mistaken about the time frame. I did see the other then honerable dd214. I used to live near him and grew up with him when I was younger. He went awal and was discharged for failure to adapt with an other than honerable discharge. Last I heard he did not have full benefits but was fighting to get them restored.

 

[charlie12]

I took my DD-214 to the DMV when they started it years ago and got a new DL

 

[dragginass]

Just a little more clarification guys, I don't think the bill will apply to just veterans. The bill is to update R.S.14:95. SB124 has provisions for veterans to CC, but it also has provisions that if you meet the qualifications for previous permits(R.S. 14:95), you should be able to CC without "permit".

https://legiscan.com/LA/text/SB143/id/2593230/Louisiana-2022-SB143-Enrolled.pdf

 

[dragginass]

 

[Rovpilot337]

I actually was wondering about that paragraph in particular. That's what I interpreted from it as well but wasn't sure.

 

[krotsman]

He very well may have served 180 days after boot camp, I could be mistaken about the time frame. I did see the other then honerable dd214. I used to live near him and grew up with him when I was younger. He went awal and was discharged for failure to adapt with an other than honerable discharge. Last I heard he did not have full benefits but was fighting to get them restored.

From www.military.com
The law that governs veterans benefits specifically says anyone with an other-than-honorable discharge or worse is not legally considered a veteran by the federal government. Since they aren't considered veterans, they aren't eligible for any veterans benefits. This applies to all federal and many state benefits.

So, assuming this is true, he would not be considered a veteran to the govt, so he shouldn't be considered a veteran to anyone else. I suspect the DMV made a mistake.

 

[lesgeaux]

I'm tending not to agree with your assessment on the 14:95(M)

I read it does not include all Louisiana residents, but only carves out for a select few, which it should not.

 

[Jstudz220]

From www.military.com
The law that governs veterans benefits specifically says anyone with an other-than-honorable discharge or worse is not legally considered a veteran by the federal government. Since they aren't considered veterans, they aren't eligible for any veterans benefits. This applies to all federal and many state benefits.

So, assuming this is true, he would not be considered a veteran to the govt, so he shouldn't be considered a veteran to anyone else. I suspect the DMV made a mistake.

Yes after looking into it you’re absolutely correct. Seems like he got lucky and abc title screwed up

 

[falshooter]

Surprise , Surprise , Surprise.... ...not..

JBE just came out and said he doesn't support and won't sign . That's a another veto right there

 

[dragginass]

Surprise , Surprise , Surprise.... ...not..

JBE just came out and said he doesn't support and won't sign . That's a another veto right there

To differ, I read that as a good sign. What he doesn't sign becomes law by default. It's possible that's his way of showing his displeasure without actually using veto. If he had threatened veto again explicitly I'd be pessimistic.