Louisiana Advances Crime-Fighting Legislation, Including Permitless Concealed Carry

The legislative package aims to enhance self-defense rights and address violent crime, despite concerns over potential increases in gun violence.

Louisiana lawmakers have passed several bills aimed at combating crime, including allowing permitless concealed carry of firearms for adults 18 and older.
The legislation includes measures to lower the age for juvenile consideration in the justice system, increase penalties for carjackers, and impose mandatory sentences for selling fentanyl to minors.
Governor Jeff Landry has indicated his intention to sign the bills into law, aligning with Republican efforts to enhance self-defense rights and address violent crime.
Critics argue that the permitless carry bill could lead to increased gun violence, citing Louisiana's high rate of gun-related deaths.
The bills are part of a broader 'tough-on-crime' legislative package, which also includes expanding methods for death row executions and mandating drug testing for certain offenders.