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Reciprocity Guidelines for Louisiana
Reciprocity states: Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia, Arkansas, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota, Washington, Arizona, Idaho, Maine, Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia, Alaska, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah, Wyoming, Alabama, Florida, Kansas, Mississippi, New Mexico, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin This applies for both resident and non-resident permits but […]
Applying for a Permit in Louisiana
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 […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
There are no non-resident permits in the State of Louisiana.
Carry Permit Limitations
The statute does not stop property owners or lessees from stopping people from carrying on their property and consent is required from the property owners for people to carry on a private residence. R.S. 40:1379.3 (N) states that no concealed handgun may be carried into and no concealed handgun permit issued pursuant to this Section […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
Guns signs have the force of law in the State of Louisiana. The provisions of R.S. 40:1379.3 (N) shall not limit the right of a property owner, lessee, or other lawful custodian to prohibit or restrict access of those persons possessing a concealed handgun pursuant to a permit issued under this Section. No individual to […]
Personal Vehicle Storage Limitations
Limitations regarding storing a firearm in vehicles: Reaffirms the rights of law-abiding Louisianans to transport and store lawfully-possessed firearms in locked, privately-owned motor vehicles – including while traversing or parking in any parking lot, parking garage or other parking area. States that no property owner, tenant, public or private employer, or business entity shall prohibit […]
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
You must inform police officers that you are carrying. LRS 40:1379.3 §1379.3. Statewide Permits for Concealed Handguns; Application Procedures; Definitions (I) (2) A permittee armed with a handgun in accordance with this Section shall notify any police officer who approaches the permittee in an official manner or with an identified official purpose that he has […]
Carry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Lands
Carrying is allowed in State Parks, State and National Forests, WMAs and Rest Areas.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Louisiana Permit
Louisiana law does not expressly stop people from carrying in vehicles. RS 14:95.6 §95.6. Firearm-Free Zone; Notice; Signs; Crime; Penalties A. A “firearm-free zone” is an area inclusive of any school campus and within one thousand feet of any such school campus, and within a school bus. B. The Provisions of This Section Shall not […]