In response to “Resolute Conservative”, were We, The People truly awake and vigilant, as Jefferson wanted us to be, sure, I would agree with you. I would carry “without the pedigree”, because as a military veteran I earned that, but I am one of those folks that, if I do not do things ‘by the book’, Mr. Murphy loves to run out and shake my hand, if you get that, e.g., “Do Not Tempt Deity!”.
Now ... a statewide lifetime carry license, with the requirement of requalifying is a good thing. When I went to my training, the price for a Louisiana license was $100.00, and that was NOT five years back.
My parish of residence (county) does issue a parish-wide carry license. All of my conducted business is within the parish, so I think this is a good thing. It’s cheaper, it’s renewed annually, the checks are done by the Parish Sheriff’s Office, and I’ve not had a ‘wait and see’ timeframe befall me, so I’m quite pleased with the process.
It is Uncle Murphy to me. I used to see him a lot, but finally got him to leave me alone for a while, but I don’t want to send him my address. :)