CARRY STATUS
CONCEALED101SOUTH REGION · LA
Louisiana
Concealed Carry Guide
Louisiana allows permitless concealed carry for qualifying people under current law. Concealed-handgun permits remain available through Louisiana State Police.
Before you rely on this guide
This is a plain-language starting point, not legal advice. Eligibility, restricted locations, local rules, court orders, and reciprocity can change. Confirm the current law with the official agencies linked on this page.
AT A GLANCE
Louisiana carry overview
STATE PERMIT
Available
ISSUING AUTHORITY
Louisiana State Police
LAST REVIEWED
August 16, 2026
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PERMIT AND CARRY STATUS
What the statewide framework says
Louisiana allows permitless concealed carry for qualifying people under current law. Concealed-handgun permits remain available through Louisiana State Police.
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TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Training before an application
Permit applicants must complete approved firearms instruction that includes safety, legal topics, and live-fire demonstration.
Practical next step: Ask the issuing authority whether your instructor, course format, certificate, and live-fire qualification satisfy the current application rules before paying for a class.
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NONRESIDENTS AND TRAVEL
Crossing a state line changes the rules
Louisiana generally issues permits to residents, with specific military exceptions. Nonresidents should check current reciprocity and all Louisiana-specific carry conditions.
Reciprocity caution: Recognition of a permit does not make every rule identical. Vehicle carry, notice signs, prohibited places, duty to inform, alcohol-related locations, and magazine or firearm restrictions may differ.
VERIFY WITH PRIMARY SOURCES
Official Louisiana references
Use these sources for current application forms, eligibility language, statutory changes, and agency notices.