Louisiana gun law changed recently enough that summaries need careful source checks. Louisiana Revised Statutes section 14:95(M) now provides a permitless concealed-carry exception for a person who is at least 18 and not prohibited from possessing a firearm. Louisiana still maintains a Concealed Handgun Permit program through State Police, and that permit remains important for reciprocity, application records, and permit-specific duties.
Louisiana Carry Snapshot
- Permitless concealed carry is tied to RS 14:95(M), so eligibility and prohibited-person status are central questions.
- Louisiana State Police still administers Concealed Handgun Permits, applications, fees, instructor information, reciprocity, and prohibited-location resources.
- A Louisiana CHP can still help with travel because other states may look for a recognized permit rather than Louisiana permitless carry.
- Louisiana law and LSP materials include permittee duties during law-enforcement contact and restrictions related to alcohol or controlled substances.
What Louisiana Owners Should Verify
- Whether the person is barred by Louisiana or federal prohibited-person laws.
- Whether the location is a school campus, firearm-free zone, courthouse, government building, posted private property, alcohol-related location, or another restricted place.
- Whether a vehicle, restaurant, event, or travel situation is covered by a statute, LSP rule, or reciprocity condition.
- Whether a CHP application, renewal, address change, fingerprint, or training issue is handled through the current LSP process.
Louisiana Reciprocity And Permit Value
Louisiana permitless carry is not a substitute for checking the destination state. If you plan to travel, compare the LSP reciprocity information with the other state rules, because reciprocity may depend on holding a permit and on the age or residency of the permit holder.
Louisiana Buying And Ownership
For ordinary ownership questions, separate Louisiana possession law from federal dealer and prohibited-person rules. If the issue involves domestic-violence convictions, protective orders, felony history, serial numbers, a firearm-free zone, or a transfer across state lines, use the Louisiana Legislature and ATF sources before relying on a general summary.
Official Louisiana Gun Law Sources
- Louisiana Concealed Handgun Info[1]
- Louisiana Carry Laws and Duties[2]
- Louisiana Revised Statutes[3]
- ATF eRegulations[4]
Source check: May 20, 2026.