Firearms in Louisiana (2026)

3 rules on the books across Louisiana. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Local Firearms Preemption

Whether your state expressly bars cities from passing their own firearms ordinances, and what (if anything) cities can still regulate.

Louisiana law preempts local firearm regulation, reserving authority over firearms, ammunition, and components to the…

State concealed carry licensing, reciprocity with other states, and where concealed carry is prohibited statewide regardless of local rules.

Louisiana permits concealed handgun carry through state-issued permits and, since July 2024, allows permitless…

State rules on visibly carrying a firearm in public, including who may open carry and where open carry is prohibited statewide.

Louisiana generally permits open carry of firearms by law-abiding adults without a license, subject to location-based…