Louisiana
La. lawmakers send SB 1 to Gov. Landry
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Law-abiding citizens will be able to carry concealed handguns without needing a permit if Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signs a bill that’s headed to his desk.
Senate Bill 1 was approved by the Legislature, but not without drawing some opposition, both inside and outside the legislative chambers.
“It increases the risk of fatality when it’s not intended,” one Northwest Louisiana man said.
Another Northwest Louisiana resident said the right to bear arms is a part of his constitutional rights. “It’s the Second Amendment to keep and bear arms to protect ourselves and possessions, our families.”
After passing through both legislative chambers, the no-permit concealed carry law could become the new norm for those who are 18 or older in Louisiana. Landry is expected to sign off on SB 1.
“We’ve always had open carry in Louisiana,” said state Rep. Danny McCormick, R-Oil City. “And this allows people to conceal carry without that government permission. So that’s really important to people to be able to self-protect themselves from criminals.”
State Rep. Tammy Phelps, D-Shreveport, is concerned about more guns being out on the streets.
“We know that those that do not abide by the law are already carrying these weapons without permission. So there was a great concern with putting more guns on the street in that same manner.”
McCormick believes permitless concealed carry will help decrease crime. “In Louisiana, guns are a problem today. Guns aren’t a problem in the hands of law-abiding citizens.”
Without a permit, Phelps asked, how can one determine who’s obeying the law? “You can distinguish a law-abiding citizen as one who has a license and someone who doesn’t. That’s why it’s been this way for so long.”
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Louisiana
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MONROE, La. (KNOE) – The North Louisiana Crime Lab released a June 2026 law enforcement bulletin warning of additional cases tied to cyclorphine, a synthetic opioid the lab says can be significantly more potent than fentanyl.
The bulletin, titled “Cyclorphine Update — Additional Cases & Footprint,” notes that drug evidence submissions testing positive for cyclorphine have been received from multiple parishes in North Louisiana.
What is cyclorphine?
According to the bulletin, cyclorphine is a synthetic opioid in the emerging orphine drug class. The lab said current toxicity data are limited, but laboratory studies indicate cyclorphine may be up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl.
Reported effects
The crime lab said cyclorphine can produce effects similar to other narcotic analgesics, including:
- Central nervous system depression
- Lethargy or stupor
- Respiratory depression with slow, shallow breathing
- Pinpoint pupils
The bulletin said Narcan should be administered to someone suffering from cyclorphine toxicity, and that multiple doses may be needed.
What the bulletin says about trends
The crime lab said national data indicate cyclorphine will likely continue spreading through the region, including becoming more common in seized and submitted drug evidence.
Where cyclorphine has been detected
The bulletin includes a “detection timeline and counterfeit tablet types,” showing evidence submissions tied to specific parishes and dates, including:
- Caddo Parish (Feb. 19; April 14)
- Ouachita Parish (March 18; May 13)
- DeSoto Parish (March 25)
- Natchitoches Parish (May 14)
The lab also noted counterfeit pill types associated with these submissions, including tablets labeled “M30,” “M15,” “K56,” “1259,” and “M367.” Officials warned it may be impossible to know what a pill contains, even if it resembles a known tablet.
The North Louisiana Crime Lab said it will continue tracking trends and sharing updates as additional evidence is submitted.
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