Slidell Jim
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In this month's edition, Feb 2010, of Marsh & Bayou there is an article entitled "LA Gun Law: A handgun is good protection but know the laws". Marsh & Bayou mag is a free monthly periodical that usually finds it's way to magazine racks in sporting goods stores or at gas stations along with the free real estate periodicals, or into one of the bathroom stalls at my work. They are on the web at marshandbayou.com
One of my buddies at work told me about this months issue, I didn't steal the one from the back of the toilet, although I knew there would be one there. I just found it in front of a gas station in the "FREE" rack this morning. I also know Academy carries it in the hunting/fishing area. You should grab a copy and read, it's enlightening to see how the "non-mainstream" press takes the story.
The author Butch Thurmond has written quite a story. some quotes from the article:
"Openly carrying a handgun, with or without the concealed permit, is just not a good idea."
".....I found that even some law enforcement officials were not aware of the exact laws as I worked on this story" :shock: really? no kidding?
"While our Founding Fathers may have made it possible for us to 'keep and bear arms,' carrying handguns may not be the best thing for everyone. Be sure that it is right for you before you do!" - ok, if I can be agreeable to one thing here, this is it.
There is nothing out right wrong in the article, but is seems too loosely written. On the whole I found the article quite flat. My guess is that the editor didn't want any direct references to ACTUAL laws concerning carrying of guns. This leaves them in a position to not need a legal disclaimer. They did reference to laws with the two paragraphs dedicated to the definition of a firearm, rifle, and shotgun. IMHO that's pretty sad, and just fluff to fill up the two page article.
There is mention to New Orleans City Ordinances being preemptive to the State Constitution, but no specifics. quote "....local municipalities whose ordinances are not following the Louisiana Constitution and regulations. New Orleans is one of them."
He did go out and interview the Slidell Chief of Police and the Slidell City Marshall, but it seems he maybe didn't ask any "pressing" questions. This lead again to no info on actually carrying a firearm. He then made his way over to F.I.T.S. indoor range in Slidell and they signed him up for the CHP course. -go figure :?
In this month's edition, Feb 2010, of Marsh & Bayou there is an article entitled "LA Gun Law: A handgun is good protection but know the laws". Marsh & Bayou mag is a free monthly periodical that usually finds it's way to magazine racks in sporting goods stores or at gas stations along with the free real estate periodicals, or into one of the bathroom stalls at my work. They are on the web at marshandbayou.com
One of my buddies at work told me about this months issue, I didn't steal the one from the back of the toilet, although I knew there would be one there. I just found it in front of a gas station in the "FREE" rack this morning. I also know Academy carries it in the hunting/fishing area. You should grab a copy and read, it's enlightening to see how the "non-mainstream" press takes the story.
The author Butch Thurmond has written quite a story. some quotes from the article:
"Openly carrying a handgun, with or without the concealed permit, is just not a good idea."
".....I found that even some law enforcement officials were not aware of the exact laws as I worked on this story" :shock: really? no kidding?
"While our Founding Fathers may have made it possible for us to 'keep and bear arms,' carrying handguns may not be the best thing for everyone. Be sure that it is right for you before you do!" - ok, if I can be agreeable to one thing here, this is it.
There is nothing out right wrong in the article, but is seems too loosely written. On the whole I found the article quite flat. My guess is that the editor didn't want any direct references to ACTUAL laws concerning carrying of guns. This leaves them in a position to not need a legal disclaimer. They did reference to laws with the two paragraphs dedicated to the definition of a firearm, rifle, and shotgun. IMHO that's pretty sad, and just fluff to fill up the two page article.
There is mention to New Orleans City Ordinances being preemptive to the State Constitution, but no specifics. quote "....local municipalities whose ordinances are not following the Louisiana Constitution and regulations. New Orleans is one of them."
He did go out and interview the Slidell Chief of Police and the Slidell City Marshall, but it seems he maybe didn't ask any "pressing" questions. This lead again to no info on actually carrying a firearm. He then made his way over to F.I.T.S. indoor range in Slidell and they signed him up for the CHP course. -go figure :?