Gun Rights and Domestic Battery Convictions — Louisiana Law
During the 2014 legislative session, Louisiana lawmakers added and modified many laws pertaining to domestic violence. One of the most significant actions taken was the creation of Louisiana Revised Statute 14:95.10, which prohibits someone previously convicted of domestic abuse battery from possessing a firearm or carrying a concealed weapon for 10 years. The statute was created by House Bill 753 – also known as the Susan “Pixie” Gouaux Act – which was signed into law earlier this year by Governor Bobby Jindal. Possession of a Firearm or Carrying a Concealed Weapon by a Person Convicted of Domestic Abuse Battery -- [...]