Louisiana Governor Landry Signs Permitless Carry Into Law Despite Objection from Law Enforcement and Correlation to Increases in Violent Crime; Louisiana Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond - Everytown

Summary

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a permitless carry bill into law, making Louisiana the 28th state to adopt constitutional carry. This action was taken despite opposition from some law enforcement groups and claims by gun control advocates, such as Everytown's Louisiana Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, who argue it correlates with increased violent crime.