Iron Shield
Newbie
Hello all,
I've enjoyed reading posts on this board and decided to register, thanks for accepting my registration.
As a new handgun owner, I've been spending a lot of time trying to research and learn all I can about the laws that may effect me. I've searched the site for my question, but didn't find anything.
I understand that this site is dedicated to the topic of 'open carry', however, there seems to be a lot of knowledge about the Louisiana gun laws regarding CC and I was hoping to 'pick the brains' of those members.
I've scheduled my CC permit class for later this month. Looking over the application, I realized that I may have an issue. While I've never been arrested (much less convicted of anything). In fact, my last traffic stop was probably more than 20 years ago! The issue I 'may' have is the medical portion. I am currently taking medication for 'mild depression'. I'm fine, and even if I weren't, I would only be a danger to myself and I wouldn't need a CC permit to do anything about that. I've responded very well to the medication and have been fine for well over a year.
My question is; would this be considered grounds for an automatic denial?
I toyed with the idea of omitting that information, but I don't want to start this off on the wrong foot. The whole reason I'm doing this is to be part of the 'law abiding community' - if that makes sense. Plus, it's illegal to omit this information and I don't want to have that on my mind all the time.
The bigger issue that concerns me is, I've purchased 2 handguns recently with no problem or waiting period. Walked right out with the weapons. I don't want to be "on the grid" now for a negative reason which could cause issues with future gun purchases. I hope that doesn't sound paranoid.
The reason I'm even interested in CC is this; I'm a photographer (not full time, but I have sold some of my images), sometimes, being a photographer takes me to secluded areas either before sunrise or well after sunset. Plus, walking around with expensive camera equipment is something hard to miss. Anyone who lives near New Orleans knows that crime is exploding around here.
The story that pushed me to even purchase a firearm was this one from 10/04/2015;
"NEW ORLEANS —A man taking pictures Saturday morning was held up at gunpoint in Mid-City, police said.
The armed robbery was reported just before 11:30 a.m. near Palmyra Street and Jane Place, according to the New Orleans Police Department.
The 23-year-old man said he was taking photographs in the area when he was approached by an unknown gunman who demanded his belongings.
Police were told the robber ordered the victim to the ground. The robber left after patting down the victim and taking his belongings."
I could just open carry, but I feel that would only attract even more attention, and destroy the element of surprise. I don't want to ever need to use the gun, but "I'd rather have it and never need it, than to need it and not have it." Even with a CCW, I think I'll avoid the city and French Quarter as that could be seen as 'looking for trouble'. That's sad, but I have no desire to deal with what follows a shooting incident, even if justified. Being killed is only slightly worse than all the BS that takes place after a person defends themselves (from what I've been reading).
I apologize for the long post, I just wanted to fully explain my story. Just wondering if I should even go through with the CCW process or just cancel the class and avoid the scrutiny.
Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I've enjoyed reading posts on this board and decided to register, thanks for accepting my registration.
As a new handgun owner, I've been spending a lot of time trying to research and learn all I can about the laws that may effect me. I've searched the site for my question, but didn't find anything.
I understand that this site is dedicated to the topic of 'open carry', however, there seems to be a lot of knowledge about the Louisiana gun laws regarding CC and I was hoping to 'pick the brains' of those members.
I've scheduled my CC permit class for later this month. Looking over the application, I realized that I may have an issue. While I've never been arrested (much less convicted of anything). In fact, my last traffic stop was probably more than 20 years ago! The issue I 'may' have is the medical portion. I am currently taking medication for 'mild depression'. I'm fine, and even if I weren't, I would only be a danger to myself and I wouldn't need a CC permit to do anything about that. I've responded very well to the medication and have been fine for well over a year.
My question is; would this be considered grounds for an automatic denial?
I toyed with the idea of omitting that information, but I don't want to start this off on the wrong foot. The whole reason I'm doing this is to be part of the 'law abiding community' - if that makes sense. Plus, it's illegal to omit this information and I don't want to have that on my mind all the time.
The bigger issue that concerns me is, I've purchased 2 handguns recently with no problem or waiting period. Walked right out with the weapons. I don't want to be "on the grid" now for a negative reason which could cause issues with future gun purchases. I hope that doesn't sound paranoid.
The reason I'm even interested in CC is this; I'm a photographer (not full time, but I have sold some of my images), sometimes, being a photographer takes me to secluded areas either before sunrise or well after sunset. Plus, walking around with expensive camera equipment is something hard to miss. Anyone who lives near New Orleans knows that crime is exploding around here.
The story that pushed me to even purchase a firearm was this one from 10/04/2015;
"NEW ORLEANS —A man taking pictures Saturday morning was held up at gunpoint in Mid-City, police said.
The armed robbery was reported just before 11:30 a.m. near Palmyra Street and Jane Place, according to the New Orleans Police Department.
The 23-year-old man said he was taking photographs in the area when he was approached by an unknown gunman who demanded his belongings.
Police were told the robber ordered the victim to the ground. The robber left after patting down the victim and taking his belongings."
I could just open carry, but I feel that would only attract even more attention, and destroy the element of surprise. I don't want to ever need to use the gun, but "I'd rather have it and never need it, than to need it and not have it." Even with a CCW, I think I'll avoid the city and French Quarter as that could be seen as 'looking for trouble'. That's sad, but I have no desire to deal with what follows a shooting incident, even if justified. Being killed is only slightly worse than all the BS that takes place after a person defends themselves (from what I've been reading).
I apologize for the long post, I just wanted to fully explain my story. Just wondering if I should even go through with the CCW process or just cancel the class and avoid the scrutiny.
Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.