Amendment 2 Could Expand Where Gun Owners Can Carry Concealed Weapon
Posted: Oct 17, 2012 6:50 PM by Maddie Garrett
Updated: Oct 17, 2012 6:53 PM
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....The right to bear arms will be up to voters on November 6th as the public will decide on whether or not to pass Amendment 2. It deals with gun rights, and if passed, would delete the provision in Louisiana's Constitution that allows lawmakers to prohibit the carrying of concealed weapons.
Proponents of the amendment say it could expand gun rights, putting the burden of restriction on the State. Supporters say it could guard against possible future rulings about the second amendment. Amendment 2 would require the government to justify a law that would restrict a person's right to carry a concealed weapon in any way. That justification would come from a process called "strict scrutiny."
But opponents to Amendment 2 say that "strict scrutiny" could be a slippery slope, because it could open up the door to carrying guns on school campuses, churches and sporting events. They worry any current restrictions could be challenged in court.
More at link aboveA "yes" vote would change the Constitution and make gun laws less restrictive in regards to where you can carry a concealed weapon. A "no" vote would keep things as is. The amendment would not effect concealed handgun licenses.
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