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Several Pro-Gun Measures Pass in the LA Legislature
The Louisiana Legislature adjourned on Thursday, June 6, after taking final action on a number of pro-Second Amendment bills in the last week of session.
House Bill 8 by state Representative Jeff Thompson (R-Bossier City) strengthens the current concealed handgun permit confidentiality statute by establishing fines and criminal penalties for individuals who intentionally release, disseminate, or otherwise make public, information on persons who have applied for or been issued carry permits. This bill has been sent to Governor Bobby Jindal (R) for his signature.
Senate Bill 135 by state Senator Neil Riser (R-Columbia) and House Bill 717 by state Representative Henry Burns (R-Haughton) bring the state into compliance with requirements set forth in the federal NICS Improvement Amendments Act (NIAA) of 2007. This legislation does not expand or create new categories of prohibited persons; rather, it requires the submission of records of individuals who have been placed under certain types of mental health-related orders by a court -- and are prohibited by federal law from possessing firearms -- into the NICS database. SB 135 and HB 717 would also allow a court to grant relief from the federal prohibition upon a finding that the petitioner will not be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety and that the granting of the relief would not be contrary to the public interest. Both measures have been sent to Governor Jindal for his signature.
House Bill 277 by state Representative Eddie Lambert (R-Gonzales) repeals the current state police registration requirement for the transfer of guns and accessories that are regulated under the National Firearms Act. The law the Legislature passed in 2011 allowing for the use of suppressors for hunting feral hogs has significantly increased interest in acquiring the devices -- and highlighted the need to repeal this antiquated state registration requirement that is burdensome for law enforcement, industry and consumers.
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Polo Shirts, New T-shirt Colors!
The LSA is now offering polo shirts! Few can resist the delightfully soft hand and lightweight honeycomb knit texture of our 100% pima cotton polo. Crafted with 100% pima cottonone of the highest grades of cotton in the world. 6.2-ounce 100% pima cotton. The shirts have double-needle stitching throughout, flat knit collars and cuffs, locker patches, 3-button plackets, pearl buttons, side vents, and are embroidered with the LSA logo over left breast. Six polo shirt colors are available: Banana, Ivory, Light Pink, Sea Foam, Stone, and White. The embroidered logo has black lettering and black shooters over a forest green state.
The LSA is now offering our official short sleeve T-shirt in four colors: Sports Grey, Sand, Gold (new), and Military Green (new). The shirts feature a large LSA logo on the back and a small LSA logo over the left breast. The logos on the Sports Grey, Sand, and Gold shirts will feature black lettering and black shooters over a forest green state. The logos on the Military Green shirts will feature black lettering and black shooters over a white state. Long sleeve T-shirts are still available in Sports Grey and Sand featuring the LSA logos on front and back with black lettering and black shooters over a forest green state. Larger sizes of short sleeve and long sleeve T-shirts are now back in stock! |
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Defend Your Second Amendment Rights!
Defend Louisiana is a statewide campaign dedicated to giving Louisianians a voice in the defense of their right to protect their families.
Started by State Representative Jeff Thompson (R-Dist 8), Defend LA travels around the state collecting signatures of residents who pledge to support and defend their Second Amendment right. Defend LA and its legislative partners are also drafting legislation to be introduced in the Louisiana Legislature in the 2013 Regular Session to further protect Louisiana residents’ right to bear arms.
The pledge: “I pledge to defend the right for law abiding citizens to protect their families, and will work against attempts to restrict my right to keep and bear arms by standing up for the Second Amendment and letting my voice be heard.”
To sign up for updates, join their email list, follow them on Twitter, and find them on Facebook.
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LSA Board of Directors
Each year, the Members of the LSA elect a Board of Directors consisting of 15 members and two Alternate Directors. Each Director is elected to a 3-year term and each Alternate Director is elected to a 1-year term.
Once the Board of Directors is chosen, the Directors then elect Officers of the Corporation from among the 15 Directors.
The 2013 Board of Directors
Officers
President Daniel E. Zelenka, II (term expires 2016)
Vice-President Kendall Comeaux (term expires 2014)
Secretary Paul Prokop (term expires 2015)
Treasurer Jay D. Hunt, III (term expires 2015)
Member-at-Large Joseph (Jay) Meynier (term expires 2016)
Directors
Mark Altazin (term expires 2016)
Paul Angrisano (term expires 2016)
Donald Hackford (term expires 2014)
James D. (Danny) Hudson, III (term expires 2014)
Jeremy Jouette (term expires 2014)
Ronald (Buck) Kliebert (term expires 2015)
John Laws (term expires 2016)
Rick Stewart (term expires 2015)
Michael Strikmiller (term expires 2014)
Ted Torres (term expires 2015)
Alternate Directors
Chris Vinson (term expires 2014)
Gerald E. (Jerry) Liuzza (term expires 2014)
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Louisiana Now Enjoys the Highest Gun Rights Protection
§11. Right to Keep and Bear Arms
Section 11. The right of each citizen to keep and bear arms is fundamental and shall not be infringed. Any restriction on this right shall be subject to strict scrutiny.
Acts 2012, No. 874, §1, approved Nov. 6, 2012, eff. Dec. 10, 2012.
Under a new law that went into effect on December 10, 2012, the citizens of the State of Louisiana have a new state constitutional amendment that is even stricter than the protections of gun rights under the Second Amendment to the US Constitution. The new state amendment removes language that authorized the legislature to "prohibit the carrying of weapons concealed on a person," and subjects any proposed law that infringes on the right to bear arms to "strict scrutiny," the highest level of scrutiny that a court can apply to legislation.
This is a tremendous victory for civil rights in the state! |
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No Guns = No Money
We've all seen the signs on the door. The uninformed shop owner does not want firearms in his establishment. As law-abiding gun owners, we pass his shop in favor of a more enlightened merchant, but we have that awful feeling in our gut that makes us want to educate the uniformed.
As a Louisiana Concealed Handgun Permit Holder, I
• have NOT been convicted of a felony,
• have NOT been committed for the abuse of a controlled dangerous substance, am NOT an unlawful user of marijuana, depressants, stimulants, or narcotic drugs, and do NOT chronically and habitually use alcoholic beverages,
• have NOT been adjudicated to be mentally deficient or been committed to a mental institution,
• have NOT been found guilty of a crime of violence,
• am NOT a fugitive from justice, and
• HAVE been trained by a Certified Firearms Instructor
How much does that shop owner know about his other customers, particularly that criminal that could care less about his wishes and carries an illegally concealed weapon?
Now, you may download a PDF file that will allow you to print business sized cards with this exact message on them. Simply print, trim, and carry them with you in your wallet or purse. When you see the sign in the window, slip the card to the owner and go on your way. If the owner gets enough of these cards, he'll realize the amount of money he is losing to his uninformed and ill-conceived policy.
Instructions for Use:
To use the form, click the download button to the right. Once you have downloaded the PDF, you may print the cards on plain paper or card stock, and trim along the lines. Alternatively, you may purchase any plain colored business card templates made by Avery (available at most office supply stores), and use the PDF template to print onto Avery business cards.
Please remember, be polite when presenting these cards. If the shop owner wants to argue, walk away. If the shop owners wants more information, you may direct him to the LSA for more information. |
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Interested in Silhouette Shooting?
LSA member Daniel Archibald has created a new website dedicated to Silhouette shooting in the Gulf South. The website is strictly information-based with Match info, Match Results and Pictures of matches with the ability for people to post comments about events.
Daniel created this website out of his desire to get more people involved in this great shooting sport. If you are interested in learning more about Silhouette Shooting in the Gulf South, visit the website. |
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Conventional Pistol Matches now Shot at Palo Alto
Conventional Pistol, or as it is more often called, Bulls Eye pistol matches have been held the last two months at the Palo Alto Rifle & Pistol Club near Donaldsonville, LA. Bulls Eye matches are planned through November on the 4th Saturday of each month. The next match will be held on May 28th.
The March match saw 9 shooters and 5 shooters competed in the April match. Thanks goes out to the Southwest Gun Club (SWGC) for their initial support, as Walter Denton drove all the way from Lake Charles to officiate at both matches. Timed and Rapid fire is signaled by the SWGC timer horn. NRA rules are followed during the three matches of .22 rim fire, center fire, and .45 ACP pistol.
Firing starts at 9:00 AM with a charge of $7.00 per shooter.
Plans are in the works for individual shooting tables for the 25 yard firing line. If you can help build and install these tables, please e-mail or give Skip Blanchard a call to schedule a work day.
E-mail Skip at skip_blanchard@msn.com or contact him by phone at (504) 427-0050.
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Hey! I Just Want a Paper Application to Join or Renew!
Click on the "Download" button to the right to open a paper application to join or renew your LSA membership.
To join or renew on-line, follow these steps:
1. If you have not already done so, create an account.
2. Log into your account.
3. On the left side the screen, find the link "LSA Membership" and click on that link.
4. Click on "LM001."
5. Look on the left side of the screen for your name, and click on your name.
6. Click "Checkout," and follow the prompts to pay with your credit card.
Thanks for supporting the LSA! |
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LSA Bumper Stickers and Decals
When the LSA reduced the cost of membership from $20 to $10, it was decided that we could no longer afford to give away LSA decals any longer. However, several people have requested a source of bumper stickers and decals. We have partnered with Zazzle to produce a few of these items. If you would like to purchase stickers, a coffee mug, etc., please click the link to visit their site. |
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