Legislation to better define gun-free zone laws pertaining to parade routes advances from House Criminal Justice. New Orleans Democrat Representative Mandie Landry’s bill clarifies that guns are not permitted within 100 feet of the center line of a parade route, and it does not apply to law enforcement or…
“Someone with a permit, it has been apparent from this committee and others that gun-free zones are a no go but for someone with a permit who understands how to carry that gun it only applies to them,” said Landry.
President of the Louisiana Shooting Association, Dan Zelenka was among gun advocates who spoke in opposition.
“We don’t need this law, it will only be used to harass law-abiding citizens seeking to defend themselves,” Zelenka.
New Orleans Representative Alonzo Knox reminded gun advocates who spoke in opposition that local law enforcement supports laws for a gun-free parade zone.
“It’s funny to me that sometimes you all can be in favor of local authority but as it relates to guns you don’t want the local authority to have anything. All of you who are here today who are opposed to gun-free zones, none of you live in my area,” said Knox.
The bill passed on an eight to five vote and heads to the Full House.
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