LOCAL History

 

In early 2009, Open Carriers in Louisiana were looking for a organized voice. After several discussions via online message boards and public meetings the Louisiana Open Carry Awareness League (LOCAL) was formed.

 

In July 2009 the LOCAL Forum was put online. LOCAL members use this as a tool to continue to organize and plan.

 

In December 2, 2009 ten members of the LOCAL forum met in LaPlace, La and formally established LOCAL as a statewide gun rights educational group. Officers were elected and by early 2010 bylaws were adopted and LOCAL was growing.

 

Since the first meeting, LOCAL members have worked to educate others about the right to Open Carry in Louisiana. Fliers and pamphlets were printed and mailed along with an introductory letter to dozens of radio and television news stations and print news outlets. Hundreds of Law Enforcement agencies and officials were sent mailers telling them about our mission and reminding them of the laws regarding legal carry of firearms. Emails have been sent to CHP instructors throughout the state. LOCAL pamphlets were distributed at gun shows and other events. Work on a formal webpage began and Facebook and Twitter accounts were established.

 

LOCAL continues to educate the public and represent those who choose to legally Open Carry in Louisiana.