New Constitutional Carry Law (2024)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2024-07-19
Duration: 00:04:47
Subjects: Gun Control | Firearms | Concealed carry | Concealed weapons
Contributors:
- LeBlanc, Karen Host
- Kirkpatrick, Anne Speaker
- Miguez, Blake Interviewee
- Mayfield, Shelby Interviewee
Description
This segment from the July 19, 2024, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Karen LeBlanc’s report on a new Louisiana law allowing people to carry guns without a permit or training. Her report includes highlights of a press conference with Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) discussing the creation of a gun-free zone near the French Quarter. LeBlanc also interviews State Senator Blake Miguez, the bill’s sponsor, and Trooper Shelby Mayfield of the Louisiana State Police.