Higgins Urges Governor Edwards to Sign Pro-Gun Bills

Press Release

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) is calling on Governor John Bel Edwards to sign four pro-gun bills that passed through the Louisiana State Legislature.

HB 746, allows those who lawfully possess a firearm to carry concealed during a mandatory evacuation under a declared state of emergency or disaster.
HB 781, deems firearms and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, suppliers, and retailers as "Essential Businesses."
HB 140, prevents local authorities and municipalities from creating localized restrictions on the possession of a firearm
HB 334, allows individuals with a concealed carry permit to carry a concealed handgun in a church, synagogue, mosque, or similar place of worship with permission from church leadership.

Congressman Higgins issued the following statement:

"Louisiana recognizes the importance of legal gun ownership. We support the Second Amendment and our constitutional right to bear arms. I urge Governor Edwards to stand for the Second Amendment and sign the four bills that are sitting on his desk."

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