Governor Kathleen Blanco (D) has signed SB 837, NRA-backed Right-to-Carry Reciprocity legislation that requires Louisiana to recognize valid carry permits from states that, in turn, recognize Louisiana permits. Special thanks go out to bill sponsor Senator James David Cain (R- 30) and Representative Steve Scalise (R-82) who carried this bill on the House floor.
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Louisiana Governor Signs Right-To-Carry Reciprocity Legislation
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