WEAPONS/HANDGUNS: Provides relative to concealed carrying of handguns

HB 393 modifies Louisiana's concealed handgun law to allow permit holders to carry concealed handguns at parades or demonstrations they actively participate in, provided a permit for the event was issued by a government entity. It specifically exempts active participants from the existing ban on concealed carry at such events, while clarifying that spectators or bystanders remain prohibited from carrying concealed handguns there. The bill amends Section 40:1379.3(N)(9) of Louisiana law to add this exception to prohibited locations. This change directly affects licensed concealed handgun permit holders attending permitted public gatherings as participants. The bill is currently moving through the legislative process after passing committee.