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[robbynola]

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[t-train]

I believe I am wrong. I just re read the statute as well. I apologize.

 

[robbynola]

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[dawg23]

It's a state building... no go.

Interesting.

 

[t-train]

Interesting.

incorrect?

 

[aard3]

R.S. 40:1379.3 (N) states that no concealed handgun may be carried into and no concealed handgun permit issued pursuant to this Section shall authorize or entitle a permittee to carry a concealed handgun in any of the following:

A law enforcement office, station, or building;

A detention facility, prison, or jail;

A courthouse or courtroom, provided that a judge may carry such a weapon in his own courtroom;

A polling place;

A meeting place of the governing authority of a political subdivision;

The state capitol building;

Any portion of an airport facility where the carrying of firearms is prohibited under federal law, except that no person shall be prohibited from carrying any legal firearm into the terminal, if the firearm is encased for shipment, for the purpose of checking such firearm as lawful baggage;

Any church, synagogue, mosque or similar place of worship;

A parade or demonstration for which a permit is issued by a governmental entity;

Any portion of the permitted area of an establishment that has been granted a Class A-General retail permit, as defined in Part II of Chapter 1 or Part II of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises.

Any school "firearm free zone" as defined in R.S. 14:95.6.

 

[robbynola]

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[alpinehyperlite]

Being that the DMV is run by the Louisiana department of public safety and corrections, wouldn't it be classified as a law enforcement building?

 

[aard3]

The list is of prohibited locations... I would say if it's not in the list, you're OK. When they wrote the statue, they were pretty specific about where you can and can't carry... it doesn't say "no state buildings".

I take "law enforcement office, station, or building" to mean, a place where commissioned law enforcement officers work... last time I checked, I didn't see any troopers behind the counter giving eye exams. Just my .02.

Aaron

 

[USMC-Deano]

I was actually wondering the same thing about post offices. I don't visit one often enough to pay attention to posted signs, but it doesn't look like it's prohibited in this law, either.

 

[Ben Segrest]

I was actually wondering the same thing about post offices. I don't visit one often enough to pay attention to posted signs, but it doesn't look like it's prohibited in this law, either.

Federal building

 

[robbynola]

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[aard3]

The above statute doesn't specifically state the post office and federal buildings, but I've always heard that post offices and federal buildings were off limits. It might be some sort of Federal law. Regardless, I don't test it when it comes to federal buildings.

There is a federal statue about weapons in federal buildings, the state doesn't have anything covering it...so you'd be getting prosecuted by the feds!

 

[USMC-Deano]

The above statute doesn't specifically state the post office and federal buildings, but I've always heard that post offices and federal buildings were off limits. It might be some sort of Federal law. Regardless, I don't test it when it comes to federal buildings.

I don't have a CHP currently, but I want to get one soon, but I'm the type who will be better safe than sorry in the sense that if there is any doubt in my mind whether or not it's legal, I'll go unarmed.

 

[Hitman]

Being that the DMV is run by the Louisiana department of public safety and corrections, wouldn't it be classified as a law enforcement building?

No, they don't enforce law.

 

[robbynola]

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[Hitman]

Ok. I'm at the DMV and left it in the car. I'm standing in line now and examining the quality of folks present, and not feeling too safe. After I get my number, I'm definitely going back to the car.

Also, there's an older indian man standing WAY too close who keeps "accidentally" bumping into me. Should I blade at 45?

and point with your finger!

 

[lsu fan]

I guess you didn't see any posted signs?

 

[robbynola]

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[Emperor]

Also, there's an older indian man standing WAY too close who keeps "accidentally" bumping into me. Should I blade at 45?

They are accustomed to being packed in tight like sardines over there. I would say you only have a problem if he is aroused!