National Carry AcademyApplying for a Permit in Louisiana
January 10, 2016
Application process for first time applicants:
1. Apply using one of the methods below:
a. Complete the online application found here
b. Download and apply for the permit on the first two pages
c. Contact the State Police Headquarters for an application (7919 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge LA 70806) during their normal hours of operation
2. Compile and turn in all the required information including training requirements, information on any arrests if applicable, medical information and divorce information. 3. Obtain a set of fingerprints from the sheriff’s department and state or local police department. Bring fingerprints and photograph to the state police department: Louisiana State Police, Concealed Handgun Permit Unit, PO Box 66375, Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Renewal process:
1. Renewal notices will be sent to permit holders 120 days before the expiration of the permit.
2. After receiving the notification permit holders can renew using one of these methods:
a. Complete the online application found here
b. Download and apply for the permit on the first two pages
c. Contact the State Police Headquarters for an application (7919 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge LA 70806) during their normal hours of operation
3. The renewal application, updated training certificate and a copy of a driver’s license and all renewal fees must be submitted for renewal. The passport photo requirement has been dropped as well as the fingerprint cards.
4. Send the completed packet to the renewal department 90 days prior to the permit expiration to ensure they are completed in time.
5. If you miss the dates and reapply more than 60 days after it expired an entirely new submission is required including a new set of fingerprints.
6. All documentation and paperwork should be sent to the attention of the Renewal Department, Louisiana State Police, Concealed Handgun Permit Unit, PO Box 66375, Baton Rouge, LA 70896.
Original applicant fees:
Veteran permits are $62.50 for a five year permit or a lifetime permit for $250.00
Fees for a 5 year permit are $125.00 for those aged 21-64 and $62.50 for those over 65.
There is an additional fee if you have not resided in the State of Louisiana for 15 years prior to the date when the application is submitted.
Renewal fees are $125.00 for those aged 21-64 and $62.50 for those aged 65 or older.
Additional fees are not required for renewals nor are fingerprints.
Fees are all non-refundable and are paid by certified check or money order.
Statutes regarding permits:
§1379.1. Special Officers; Powers and Duties; Concealed Handgun Permit G. The chief law enforcement officer of a parish shall have the authority to issue a concealed handgun permit to an individual, which permit shall be valid only within the boundaries of the chief law enforcement officer’s parish. Lifetime Licenses (Effective date of the new law creating Lifetime Licenses is 8/1/2013)
R.S. 40:1379.3(V),
V.(1)The term for the lifetime concealed handgun permit shall be for the life of the permit holder.
(4)(a) A lifetime concealed handgun permit holder shall provide the division with proof of completion of educational training every five years. The educational training shall include all of the following: (i) Instruction on handgun nomenclature and safe handling procedures for a revolver and a semiautomatic pistol. (ii) Instruction on ammunition knowledge and fundamentals of pistol shooting. (iii) Instruction on handgun shooting positions. (iv) Instruction on the use of deadly force and conflict resolution which shall include a review of R.S. 14:18 through 22 and which may include a review of any other laws relating to use of deadly force. (v) Instruction on child access prevention. (vi) Actual live range fire and proper handgun cleaning procedures: (aa) Live range fire shall include twelve rounds each at six feet, ten feet, and fifteen feet for a total of thirty-six rounds. (bb) Each applicant or permittee must perform at least one safe reload of the handgun at each distance. (cc) Each applicant or permittee must score one hundred percent hits within the silhouette portion of a N.R.A. B-27 type silhouette target with at least thirty-six rounds. (b) Failure to submit proof of completion of the educational training pursuant to the provisions of this Paragraph shall result in the suspension of the lifetime concealed handgun permit until such time as the lifetime concealed handgun permit holder submits proof of the educational training required in the provisions of this Paragraph.
Important notice: Moving out of state will void the lifetime license.
Applying for a Permit in Louisiana
January 10, 2016
Application process for first time applicants:
1. Apply using one of the methods below:
a. Complete the online application found here
b. Download and apply for the permit on the first two pages
c. Contact the State Police Headquarters for an application (7919 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge LA 70806) during their normal hours of operation
2. Compile and turn in all the required information including training requirements, information on any arrests if applicable, medical information and divorce information. 3. Obtain a set of fingerprints from the sheriff’s department and state or local police department. Bring fingerprints and photograph to the state police department: Louisiana State Police, Concealed Handgun Permit Unit, PO Box 66375, Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Renewal process:
1. Renewal notices will be sent to permit holders 120 days before the expiration of the permit.
2. After receiving the notification permit holders can renew using one of these methods:
a. Complete the online application found here
b. Download and apply for the permit on the first two pages
c. Contact the State Police Headquarters for an application (7919 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge LA 70806) during their normal hours of operation
3. The renewal application, updated training certificate and a copy of a driver’s license and all renewal fees must be submitted for renewal. The passport photo requirement has been dropped as well as the fingerprint cards.
4. Send the completed packet to the renewal department 90 days prior to the permit expiration to ensure they are completed in time.
5. If you miss the dates and reapply more than 60 days after it expired an entirely new submission is required including a new set of fingerprints.
6. All documentation and paperwork should be sent to the attention of the Renewal Department, Louisiana State Police, Concealed Handgun Permit Unit, PO Box 66375, Baton Rouge, LA 70896.
Original applicant fees:
Veteran permits are $62.50 for a five year permit or a lifetime permit for $250.00
Fees for a 5 year permit are $125.00 for those aged 21-64 and $62.50 for those over 65.
There is an additional fee if you have not resided in the State of Louisiana for 15 years prior to the date when the application is submitted.
Renewal fees are $125.00 for those aged 21-64 and $62.50 for those aged 65 or older.
Additional fees are not required for renewals nor are fingerprints.
Fees are all non-refundable and are paid by certified check or money order.
Statutes regarding permits:
§1379.1. Special Officers; Powers and Duties; Concealed Handgun Permit G. The chief law enforcement officer of a parish shall have the authority to issue a concealed handgun permit to an individual, which permit shall be valid only within the boundaries of the chief law enforcement officer’s parish. Lifetime Licenses (Effective date of the new law creating Lifetime Licenses is 8/1/2013)
R.S. 40:1379.3(V),
V.(1)The term for the lifetime concealed handgun permit shall be for the life of the permit holder.
(4)(a) A lifetime concealed handgun permit holder shall provide the division with proof of completion of educational training every five years. The educational training shall include all of the following: (i) Instruction on handgun nomenclature and safe handling procedures for a revolver and a semiautomatic pistol. (ii) Instruction on ammunition knowledge and fundamentals of pistol shooting. (iii) Instruction on handgun shooting positions. (iv) Instruction on the use of deadly force and conflict resolution which shall include a review of R.S. 14:18 through 22 and which may include a review of any other laws relating to use of deadly force. (v) Instruction on child access prevention. (vi) Actual live range fire and proper handgun cleaning procedures: (aa) Live range fire shall include twelve rounds each at six feet, ten feet, and fifteen feet for a total of thirty-six rounds. (bb) Each applicant or permittee must perform at least one safe reload of the handgun at each distance. (cc) Each applicant or permittee must score one hundred percent hits within the silhouette portion of a N.R.A. B-27 type silhouette target with at least thirty-six rounds. (b) Failure to submit proof of completion of the educational training pursuant to the provisions of this Paragraph shall result in the suspension of the lifetime concealed handgun permit until such time as the lifetime concealed handgun permit holder submits proof of the educational training required in the provisions of this Paragraph.
Important notice: Moving out of state will void the lifetime license.