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Louisiana’s New Crime Laws: Longer Prison Sentences, Permitless Gun Carry, and Resumed Executions

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana has signed a series of bills that will significantly impact the state’s criminal justice system. These bills include measures to lengthen prison sentences, allow citizens to carry guns without a permit, and introduce alternative execution methods such as the electric chair and nitrogen gas for lethal injections. The signing ceremony took place at the state capital building in Baton Rouge. Governor Landry, who previously served as Louisiana’s attorney general, emphasized that these new laws were a response to the concerns of victims of violent crimes. By … Read more

Kentucky Legislature Debates Gun-Centric Bills: From Mandatory Reporting to Concealed Carry on College Campuses

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Louisville, Kentucky – A set of gun-related bills has been introduced in the Kentucky legislature during the early weeks of the 2024 session. These bills address various aspects of gun access and ownership, with some lawmakers seeking to enforce stricter penalties for gun-related crimes, while others aim to expand hunting rights or concealed carry privileges. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg recently reached out to state legislators for assistance in reducing the city’s gun violence. As the debate unfolds, let’s take a closer look at the proposed bills that could potentially shape Kentucky’s gun laws. One of … Read more

California Concealed Carry Ban Blocked by Appeals Court, Governor Newsom Vows to Appeal

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Sacramento, California — A law in California that would have prohibited residents from carrying guns in most public spaces has once again been blocked from taking effect. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the decision to temporarily allow the law in 2024. This comes after Governor Gavin Newsom signed the law, known as SB2, in September. SB2 aimed to ban Californians, including those with concealed carry weapons permits, from carrying firearms in 26 types of public places. The law also introduced new requirements for individuals seeking to obtain a concealed carry weapons permit, … Read more

California Gun Owners Face Legal Battle Over New Law Restricting Carry in Public Places

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Los Angeles, California – Gun owners in California are now prohibited from carrying firearms into various public places, such as amusement parks, museums, churches, zoos, banks, and public parks, regardless of whether they have a concealed carry permit. This comes as a new law recently went into effect in the state, but its legitimacy is currently being challenged in the courts. Last month, a U.S. district judge blocked the law, deeming it “repugnant to the Second Amendment.” However, a federal appeals court has temporarily lifted this block, allowing the law to proceed for the time … Read more