Concealed carry permit applications double in Louisiana

From the Pelican State:

BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Louisiana State Police report the rate of applications for concealed weapons permits has doubled this year. Last year, 4,130 first-time permits were issued, but halfway through this year the number of new permits has already exceeded that. When you add in renewals, it almost doubles.

As American citizens, it is our Second Amendment right to bear arms. Judging by the number of permits issued this year more people in Louisiana are legally carrying concealed weapons. State police keep track of who's buying the permits. "We're not going to randomly issue concealed handgun permits to the general public," said Sgt. Markus Smith with Louisiana State Police. "We do have a very rigorous background check that's done, so we're making sure the criminals are definitely not getting these permits and only good law-abiding citizens." ...

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