Legislature votes to allow concealed carry without permits or training

Louisiana lawmakers voted to join 27 other states that allow citizens to carry a concealed handgun without permits or training as a deterrent to rising crime.The vote came in committee on a hectic day of legislative action that passed a flurry of anti-crime bills urged by the newly-elected Republican Gov. Jeff Landry who has vowed to take a tough anti-crime stance.Tuesday was the second day of a…

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