gun control

THURSDAY: Composer Robert Kyr, State Rep. Henry Burns, The Advocate's John Wirt

Jim Engster — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:36:14 +0000

A visit with noted composer Robert Kyr, who will perform his work "Waging Peace" this Sunday at the Broadmoor Baptist Church.

Jim talks with Haughton state Representative Henry Burns about his bill allowing concealed carry gun permits holders to take their weapons into restaurants that serve liquor.

Advocate entertainment writer John Wirt drops by to discuss the passing of country music legend George Jones, and the purchase of the Advocate by John Georges.

Gun Rights Bills Progress at Capitol

Kelly Connelly and Ashley Westerman and Frank Barnett — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:23:39 +0000

Seven of eight bills to loosen restrictions on firearms passed through the House Administration of Criminal Justice Committee Wednesday.
One bill seeks to circumvent federal restrictions on semi-automatic firearms, despite several members questioning how it would stand up to the Supremacy Clause, which establishes federal law as the law of the land.

New Gun Rights Group Gets Off the Ground

Kelly Connelly — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:58:26 +0000

A new statewide gun rights advocacy group gathered about 3,000 signatures in support of its legislation to protect the Second Amendment this weekend. State Representative Jeff Thompson, founder of Defend Louisiana, outlined the group’s initiatives at the Baton Rouge Press Club Monday afternoon.
Defend Louisiana has filed two bills for the upcoming session. One would protect the identities of concealed and carry permit holders. Another would nullify future federal laws that infringe on gun rights.

It's Easier to Buy a Gun than a Used Guitar

J. Cullens — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:59:48 +0000

In a national poll released Thursday, Quinnipiac University found no significant voter opposition to background checks for all gun buyers.
It didn’t take long for commentator J. Cullens to pass the background check when he bought a gun in December.
But after the mass shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut, he’s not sure if buying a firearm in Louisiana should be so easy.

First Bills Take Up Gun Regulations

Kelly Connelly — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:30:14 +0000

Legislators have begun filing their bills for the upcoming session. The first three take up gun regulation.

Because this is an odd-numbered year, legislators will concentrate on tax and appropriation bills. But each legislator is allowed to file five bills on other topics. Gun regulation is likely to be a recurring theme.

FRIDAY: (Encore Performance) Attorney Lewis Unglesby on Gun Laws, David Precise on Mental Health

Jim Engster — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 15:29:14 +0000

(Encore performance from December 20)
Jim talks with defense attorney Lewis Unglesby about gun laws, gun rights and proposed gun reforms.
David Precise, with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, talks about the mental health aspects of trying to prevent mass shooting incidents.

FRIDAY: Attorney Lewis Unglesby on Gun Laws, David Precise with the NAMI

Jim Engster — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:15:12 +0000

Jim talks with defense attorney Lewis Unglesby about gun laws, gun rights and proposed gun reforms.
David Precise, with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, talks about the mental health aspects of trying to prevent mass shooting incidents.

FRIDAY: attorney Lewis Unglesby on gun laws

Jim Engster and Jim — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:04:19 +0000

Jim talks with Baton Rouge attorney Lewis Unglesby about current gun laws and the call for gun reforms
Audio should be posted by 11 am on Friday, December 21

THURSDAY: Actor Jamie Wax, Outdoor Enthusiast Humberto Fontova, Student Activist Zack Kopplin

Jim Engster — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 01:33:22 +0000

Jim talks with actor Jamie Wax, upon his return to Baton Rouge for 20th anniversary performances of "a Gift For Lyman Bourke" at the Baton Rouge Little Theater.
Louisiana outdoor enthusiast Humberto Fontova discusses gun rights.
Student activist Zack Kopplin explains his continuing effort to thwart teaching of creationism in Louisiana public schools.

WEDNESDAY: NCAAP Leader Kwame Asante, Councilman Joel Boe'

Jim Engster — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:17:47 +0000

Jim discusses the debate over the right to own guns with local NAACP leader Kwame Asante and Baton Rouge councilman Joel Boe'.