Louisiana Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws

Yes. As of July 4th, 2024, anyone at least 18 years old who can legally possess a firearm, may concealed carry a firearm without a permit.

Louisiana is a shall-issue state.

You must be at least 18 years old to concealed carry in Louisiana.

Yes. There is no statute prohibiting the purchase or use of pepper spray in Louisiana.

Yes. Stun guns and Tasers are legal to purchase and possess without a permit.

No property owner, tenant, public or private employer, or business entity shall prohibit any person who lawfully possesses a firearm from transporting or storing a firearm in a locked, privately-owned motor vehicle in any parking lot, parking garage, or other designated parking area. However, firearms must be hidden from plain view or within a locked case or container within the vehicle.  This does not apply to properties where the possession of firearms is prohibited under state or federal law.

[La. Rev. Stat. § 32:292.1]

Yes.

Any establishment that sells alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises is off-limits for concealed carry permit holders. For restaurants with bars, the bar areas are off-limits. In addition, some establishments may post signs stating that firearms are not allowed. Based on the Louisiana State Police website, for purposes of concealed handgun law, a permittee is considered under the influence of alcohol when a blood alcohol reading of .05% or greater by weight of alcohol in the blood is obtained, or a blood or urine test shows any confirmed presence of a CDS.

[La. Rev. Stat. § 95:5]

No. The public cannot access the Louisiana concealed carry registry.

No. Louisiana does not have a red flag law.

Yes, but only for members of the military permanently stationed in Louisiana with a Louisiana driver’s license or Louisiana state ID.

No. Not mentioned in state statutes.

Not while under the influence of alcohol (BAC of 0.05 or greater) or a controlled dangerous substance (when a blood test or urine test shows any confirmed presence of a controlled dangerous substance as defined in L.R.S. 40:961 and 40:964).

[La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1379.3(I)(1)]

As a responsibly armed American, regardless of the laws in your state, it is unwise to carry while under the influence of any substance that could impair your judgement, slow your reaction times, or impact your decision-making abilities. Any decision you make while carrying a firearm could have life-altering consequences.

No. Private firearms transfers are not subject to a background check requirement, although federal and state purchaser prohibitions, including age restrictions, still apply. It is recommended that you retain any sales receipts to prove ownership of the gun.

You must be at least 18 years old to transport or possess a handgun in Louisiana.

[La. Rev. Stat. § 14:95.8]

Yes. Five-year concealed handgun permits issued on or after March 9, 2015 qualify. Lifetime permits do not qualify.

No. Handguns do not need to be registered in Louisiana.

Moving to Louisiana and interested in applying for a resident permit? How soon can you apply?Louisiana issues permits to residents and members of the military permanently stationed in Louisiana with a Louisiana driver’s license or Louisiana state ID only. You can apply for your permit with the Department of Public Safety once you have a Louisiana driver’s license or Louisiana state ID.

Moving from Louisiana and have a Louisiana resident permit? Does that permit transfer to your new state? Is there a grace period during which your Louisiana permit remains valid?According to LAC 55:I:1309.F, when a permittee ceases to reside in Louisiana the permit becomes invalid and must be returned to the Department of Public Safety. If the individual returns to Louisiana, he or she must reapply for a permit.

However, LRS 40:1379.3 J (4) states that a person who maintains a dwelling in Louisiana, but is residing elsewhere as a member of the United States military or as a student, is still considered to be a resident of Louisiana.

Initial permits and renewals - $125 (65 years and older or active duty military personnel - $62.50)Lifetime permits - $500.00 (65 years and older or active duty military personnel - $250.00) 

*Note Louisiana exempts HONORABLY DISCHARGED veterans of the U.S. armed forces from all fees associated with 5-year or lifetime concealed handgun permits. This Act doesn’t affect currently active military personnel. Active duty personnel remain eligible to receive the half price discount with a copy of your most recent orders.

*Note If any applicant has not continuously resided in Louisiana for the past 15 years an additional $50.00 fee is required (HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS ONLY are exempt from this fee). 

No state law on file

Yes, but only for members of the military permanently stationed in Louisiana with a Louisiana driver’s license or Louisiana state ID. The process is the same as for residents.

If your permit is lost or stolen, you need to notify the Concealed Handgun Permit Unit in a notarized written statement completely describing the loss or theft. Include a copy of any police reports made pertaining to this matter. A new permit will be mailed to your address of record.

• Any school campus or school bus;
• A law enforcement office, station or building;
• A detention facility, prison or jail;
• A courthouse or courtroom;
• A polling place;
• A municipal building or other public building or structure, only if the building or structure is utilized as the meeting place of the governing authority of a political subdivision;
• The State Capitol building;
• Any portion of an airport facility where the carrying of firearms is prohibited under federal law, except that no person shall be prohibited from carrying any legal firearm into the terminal, if the firearm is encased for shipment for the purpose of checking such firearm as lawful baggage;
• A parade or demonstration for which a permit was issued by a governmental entity;
• A private residence of another without first receiving the consent of that person;
• Any establishment that sells alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises (for restaurants with bars, the bar areas are off-limits);
• Designated gaming areas of casinos other than for full-time commissioned law enforcement officers who are on duty and within their respective jurisdiction or on-duty gaming security personnel who are licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners [La. Rev. State 42:17.2905]; and
• Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by federal law or state law or regulation.

La. Rev. Stat. §§ 40:1379.3(N) & (O)

It is legal to own and open or concealed carry any knife in Louisiana, except that it is not legal to concealed carry an automatic switchblade or any other automatic knife. Knives may not be carried on the property of elementary, secondary, high schools, vocational-technical schools, school buses and school functions/activities. The City of Shreveport prohibits possession of weapons at government facilities and facilities owned by the city.

[LRS 14, § 95(4)(a), 95.2 & Shreveport Code § 50-135.2]

Yes.

Yes. No person shall interfere with the lawful taking of a wild animal by a hunter, trapper, or fisherman or interfere with the process of taking, with intent to prevent the taking on lands or waters managed by the state or upon private lands or waters.

[La. Rev. Stat. § 56:648.1]