Louisiana bill would allow individuals with a permit to carry concealed handguns to also carry automatic knives.
Issue: Unlawful knives to carry
Summary: Provides that concealed handgun permit holders may own and carry concealed an automatic or switchblade knife.
Status: To Senate Committee on Judiciary B on March 14.
Introduced by: Senator Gary L. Smith (D-19) on March 1.
Current Bill Text: 2016 LA SB 97 Amends R.S. 14:95(A)(1), (2), (3), and (4)(a); adds R.S.
14:95(A)(4)(b)(iii).
Contact your Louisiana legislators to let them know how you want them to vote on SB 97.
Read about AKTI’s previous efforts in Louisiana adding bias toward closure language to protect knives from being considered illegal switchblades.
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The Louisiana Legislature convenes on March 14, 2016 and is expected to adjourn June 6, 2016. The Governor’s projected deadline is June 26, 2016.
Effective date of legislation: Upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.