Question about carry in churches?

[Slalom.45]

There is a provision in the law where carry is allowed in churches if certain criteria are met. (Congregation is notified, 8 hours of additional firearms training, etc.) I attempted to look up the specific language on the state web site and the link to the provision, RS40:137.9(U), says that the address is currently unavailable.

I found some older info on handgun law US, but does anybody know if there are any current changes being made to the law where the provision may be in the process of being modified???

 

[JBP55]

1. CHP
2. One day tactical handgun class.
3. Permission of Church.
4. Must have all of the above.

 

[Slalom.45]

Appreciate the input, but again I am looking for the actual language.

 

[kingfhb]

2011 Louisiana Laws (Latest as of 2013)
Revised Statutes
TITLE 40 — Public health and safety
RS 40:1379.3 — Statewide permits for concealed handguns; application procedures; definitions

N. No concealed handgun may be carried into and no concealed handgun permit issued pursuant to this Section shall authorize or entitle a permittee to carry a concealed handgun in any of the following:

(8) Any church, synagogue, mosque, or other similar place of worship, eligible for qualification as a tax-exempt organization under 26 U.S.C. 501, except as provided for in Subsection U of this Section.




U.(1) The entity which owns the business or has authority over the administration of a church, synagogue, or mosque shall have the authority to authorize any person issued a valid concealed handgun permit as authorized by the provisions of this Section to carry a concealed handgun in the church, synagogue, or mosque.

(2) The provisions of this Subsection shall not be construed to limit or prohibit any church, synagogue, or mosque from employing armed security guards who are either certified law enforcement officers or who are authorized to carry concealed handguns pursuant to the provisions of this Section.

(3) If the church, synagogue, or mosque authorizes the carrying of concealed handguns as authorized by the provisions of this Subsection, the pastor, priest, minister, or other authority of the church, synagogue, or mosque shall inform the congregation of the authorization.

(4) The provisions of this Section shall not be construed to authorize the carrying of a concealed handgun in a church, synagogue, or mosque located on the property of any school or school property, which would otherwise be prohibited by the provisions of R.S. 14:95.2.

(5) Any church, synagogue, or mosque authorizing the carrying of concealed handguns pursuant to the provisions of this Subsection shall require an additional eight hour tactical training for those persons wishing to carry concealed handguns in the church, synagogue, or mosque. The training shall be conducted annually.

LINK: http://law.justia.com/codes/louisiana/2011/rs/title40/rs40-1379-3

2013 Law changes link (Doesn't mention Church's... that section was not changed.)
http://law.justia.com/codes/louisiana/2013/code-revisedstatutes/title-40/rs-40-1379.1.1