Louisiana Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws

An applicant must:

• Be at least 21 years old;
• Have completed a firearms training course;
• Be a resident of the state of Louisiana or a member of the military permanently stationed in Louisiana;
• Be a U.S. citizen;
• Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor in this or any other state relating to a controlled dangerous substance within the last 5 years;
• Not have been convicted of a crime of violence within the last 5 years;
• Not have been convicted of a crime of violence or any crime punishable by imprisonment for a term of 1 year or greater. However, a person who has been convicted of a violation of 18 U.S.C. 491(a) shall be permitted to qualify for a concealed handgun permit if 15 or more years have elapsed;
• Not have a history of engaging in violent behavior (there is a rebuttable presumption that an applicant has a history of engaging in violent behavior upon proof that, within the last 10 years, the applicant has, on 3 or more occasions, been arrested for or charged with any “crime of violence,” or has on 2 or more occasions been arrested for or charged with any crime of violence punishable by death);
• Not have had a permit revoked within 4 years prior to the most recent application;
• Not have had a permit denied within 1 year prior to the most recent application;
• Not be a fugitive from justice;
• Not be an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana, depressants, stimulants or narcotic drugs;
• Not have been adjudicated to be mentally deficient or been committed to a mental institution (unless the applicant’s right to possess a firearm has been legally restored);
• Not have been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States; and
• Meet federal law requirements.

*Consult with an attorney if you have any questions about your eligibility. If you don’t have an attorney, you can find one by contacting the State Bar 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). 

5 years

No state law on file

Link to online application
Link to application packet/form

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.

Any permittee must notify the Department of any address or name change within 30 days of the change. Failure to timely notify the department of a name or address change may result in suspension of the permit for up to 30 days.

Complete the online change of address form.

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.

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.