Rep. Dodie Horton, R-Haughton, left, accompanies Cory Lance, who is seeking legislation to allow him the right to carry a concealed weapon even though he was convicted of a non-violent felony decades ago. Before the House Committee on Criminal Justice April 7 was a bill, co-sponsored by Horton, to do just that. The committee approved it without objection. Credit: Jack Richards
Bill expands ability of some felons to obtain concealed-carry permits
Mon, 04/11/2016 - 10:44am
Harlan Kirgan
The House Committee on Criminal Justice approved two bills April 7 that would add, with certain exceptions, playgrounds, parks and recreational facilities to gun-free zones and expand the ability of certain felons to obtain concealed-carry permits.
