More Louisiana officials get approval to carry guns inside State Capitol

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: May 13, 2026

Words: 331

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Louisiana legislators voted this week to expand the list of public officials who can carry a handgun in the State Capitol.

Senate Bill 277, sponsored by Sen. Rick Edmonds, R-Baton Rouge, would allow six more statewide elected officials to carry a firearm in the statehouse, and each one could designate a staff member to be granted the same privilege.

Currently, state legislators and the attorney general are the only elected officials …

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