Louisiana's concealed carry law takes effect on Independence Day; instruction still urged

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana has joined its neighboring states in allowing people to carry concealed weapons without a license. Only people convicted of certain felonies, along with everyone below the age of 18, are barred from carrying a weapon without a permit, under the law approved by lawmakers and Gov. Jeff Landry this year. Even though there are no regulations, law officers and gun salesmen recommend that new gun owners take safety courses. Iberville Parish Sheriff