Louisiana permits concealed handgun carry through state-issued permits and, as of 2024, allows permitless concealed carry for adults 18 and older meeting eligibility requirements.
La. R.S. 40:1379.3 governs concealed handgun permits issued by the Department of Public Safety, requiring training, background checks, and fees. Act 1 of the 2024 Second Extraordinary Session established permitless concealed carry for qualifying adults. Carry is prohibited in schools, courthouses, polling places, law enforcement facilities, and establishments primarily serving alcohol. State preemption under R.S. 40:1796 prevents municipalities from imposing additional permit requirements.
Illegal carry of a weapon is a misdemeanor or felony depending on circumstances, with penalties up to six months imprisonment and fines, escalating for repeat offenses.
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