Louisiana Gun Laws
- Firearm laws – Title 40, Chapter 9
- Concealed carry law – § 40:1379.3
- Background check required? – No
- Permit required to purchase? – No
- Permit required to conceal carry? – Yes[1]
Louisiana Concealed Carry
Residents 21 and older eligible to own a firearm may conceal carry with a permit.[2] To apply for a permit, the Louisiana Concealed Handgun Permit Application Packet can be submitted to the Louisiana State Police online, in person at the State Police Headquarters, or by mail to:
Louisiana State Police
Concealed Handgun Permit Unit
PO Box 66375
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
The following is generally required when applying for a concealed carry permit:
- Completion of a certified firearms training course
- A record of the applicant’s fingerprints
- Supporting documents (if applicable), such as:
- Divorce settlements, decrees, or judgments
- Certified True Copies of court minutes if previously arrested
- DD-214 if served in the military, or a copy of a military ID or orders if currently serving
- Medical summary dispositions
- Payment for the application and permit fees