LouisianaCarry
Tactibilly
So I noticed that a parish permit exempts holders from the Gun Free School Zone garbage (see here).
So I went and got one. I know some Parishes have backwoods deputies that will threaten to arrest you for asking for an application (this HAS happened), but, at least in Caddo, it was the easiest thing in the world. I just went down to the Courthouse, paid $35, got my pic and prints taken, showed them my ID and filled out a SHORT form, and blam-O!
Here is what is interesting. I was re-reading the parish permit statute (see here), and I do not see ANY restrictions on where you can carry. I know you still can't carry in bars and in Courthouses and places that have specific laws to the contrary, but as far as churches and places like that (that you are restricted from with the Statewide permit under 1379.3), it's just not on there. A sheriff, it would seem, can word place stipulations on them, but mine does not. Mine also signs off Form 7s with no hassle.
As usual- blah blah blah- I am not a lawyer and am not advising anyone else to do this, but I am quite confident that the law is on my side and am carrying in these places. Also, please note: this permit will NOT exempt you from disciplinary action if you are enrolled in a college and are caught with a firearm.
So I went and got one. I know some Parishes have backwoods deputies that will threaten to arrest you for asking for an application (this HAS happened), but, at least in Caddo, it was the easiest thing in the world. I just went down to the Courthouse, paid $35, got my pic and prints taken, showed them my ID and filled out a SHORT form, and blam-O!
Here is what is interesting. I was re-reading the parish permit statute (see here), and I do not see ANY restrictions on where you can carry. I know you still can't carry in bars and in Courthouses and places that have specific laws to the contrary, but as far as churches and places like that (that you are restricted from with the Statewide permit under 1379.3), it's just not on there. A sheriff, it would seem, can word place stipulations on them, but mine does not. Mine also signs off Form 7s with no hassle.
§95.2. Carrying a firearm, or dangerous weapon, by a student or nonstudent on school property, at school-sponsored functions or firearm-free zone
A. Carrying a firearm, or dangerous weapon as defined in R.S. 14:2, by a student or nonstudent on school property, at a school sponsored function, or in a firearm-free zone is unlawful and shall be defined as possession of any firearm or dangerous weapon, on one's person, at any time while on a school campus, on school transportation, or at any school sponsored function in a specific designated area including but not limited to athletic competitions, dances, parties, or any extracurricular activities, or within one thousand feet of any school campus.
B. For purposes of this Section, the following words have the following meanings:
(1) "School" means any elementary, secondary, high school, vocational-technical school, college, or university in this state.
(2) "Campus" means all facilities and property within the boundary of the school property.
(3) "School bus" means any motor bus being used to transport children to and from school or in connection with school activities.
(4) "Nonstudent" means any person not registered and enrolled in that school or a suspended student who does not have permission to be on the school campus.
C. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to:
(1) A federal, state, or local law enforcement officer in the performance of his official duties.
(2) A school official or employee acting during the normal course of his employment or a student acting under the direction of such school official or employee.
(3) Any person having the written permission of the principal.
(4) The possession of a firearm occurring within one thousand feet of school property and entirely on private property, or entirely within a private residence, or in accordance with a concealed handgun permit issued pursuant to R.S. 40:1379.1.
As usual- blah blah blah- I am not a lawyer and am not advising anyone else to do this, but I am quite confident that the law is on my side and am carrying in these places. Also, please note: this permit will NOT exempt you from disciplinary action if you are enrolled in a college and are caught with a firearm.