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Carry Basics

Does Louisiana allow constitutional carry?

No. Louisiana does not allow constitutional carry.

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Is open carry permitted in Louisiana?

Yes, without a permit. Any person who is at least 18 years old and legally entitled to carry a firearm can open carry.

[La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1382(A)]

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If Louisiana requires a permit to carry a concealed firearm, how are those permits issued?

Louisiana is a shall-issue state.

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What is the minimum age in Louisiana to get a concealed carry permit?

You must be at least 21 years old to concealed carry in Louisiana.

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Can you concealed carry weapons other than handguns in Louisiana with a concealed carry permit (or under permitless carry if applicable)?

No. A Louisiana concealed carry permit only allows for the carrying of handguns.

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Is it legal to own a taser or stun gun in Louisiana?

Yes. Stun guns and Tasers are legal to purchase and possess without a permit.

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Is it legal to buy or use chemical spray/pepper spray in Louisiana?

Yes. There is no statute prohibiting the purchase or use of pepper spray in Louisiana.

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Does Louisiana have magazine capacity restrictions for handguns?

No. Louisiana places no restrictions on capacity for handgun magazines.

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Does Louisiana have ammunition restrictions?

Yes. Armor-piercing ammunition is prohibited.

[LA. Rev. Stat. § 40:1811]

Handgun Purchase & Possession

Is a permit required to purchase a handgun in Louisiana?

No. You do not need a permit to buy a handgun in Louisiana.

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Are background checks required for private gun sales in Louisiana?

No. Private firearms transfers are not subject to a background check requirement, although federal and state purchaser prohibitions, including age restrictions, still apply. It is recommended that you retain any sales receipts to prove ownership of the gun.

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Does my current Louisiana concealed carry permit exempt me from needing a background check when I purchase a firearm?

Yes. Five-year concealed handgun permits issued on or after March 9, 2015 qualify. Lifetime permits do not qualify.

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Is there a waiting period after purchasing a handgun in Louisiana?

No. There is no waiting period to purchase a handgun in Louisiana.

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Do handguns need to be registered in Louisiana?

No. Handguns do not need to be registered in Louisiana.

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What is the minimum age to possess and transport a handgun in Louisiana?

You must be at least 18 years old to transport or possess a handgun in Louisiana.

[La. Rev. Stat. § 14:95.8]

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Can I possess/carry a handgun in my home without a permit?

Yes. Carrying a handgun is permitted for anyone legally entitled to carry a firearm, without a license, in or on property that the person carrying the handgun legally controls.

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[La. Rev. Stat. 14:95.2(C)(4)]

No individual to whom a concealed handgun permit is issued may carry such concealed handgun into the private residence of another without first receiving the consent of that person.

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[La. Rev. Stat. § 1379.3(o)]

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Video Explanation of LA State Laws

In Plain English:Louisiana Pepper Spray Law Explanation

The Basics:

• Pepper spray is LEGAL to buy/use/carry/ship to Louisiana
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old
• Cannot have any convicted felonies on record
• For self defense purposes only

Protecting yourself should always be a priority. With crime rates rising all over the country, making sure that you have the tools to keep yourself safe is essential. In Louisiana, it is legal to carry and use pepper spray for self defense purposes. It is also safe to use stun guns to protect yourself.

While the city of New Orleans, Louisiana is recognized as one of the most beautiful, fun, and historic parts of our nation, it can also be among the most dangerous. Whether you are a full time resident or visiting as a tourist to enjoy the rich history, be sure to get an idea of which neighborhoods to avoid.

The products that we carry through our online store are all legal in the state of Louisiana. So you can have what you need to reduce your chances of becoming a crime statistic. Oleoresin capsicum (the active ingredient in pepper spray) will make it extremely difficult for an attacker to see and cause searing pain anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour or more with no permanent effects. While the attacker is incapacitated, you can get to safety and inform law enforcement.

Since neither pepper spray nor stun guns are lethal weapons, it can make the decision to use them easier since the effects won’t be permanent. In Louisiana (as well as in all 50 states) if you’re threatened or assaulted these types of products are a good choice. Find what’s right for you and keep yourself safe!

What the Official Louisiana State Law Says

Louisiana definition RS 14:2:

(3) "Dangerous weapon" includes any gas, liquid or other substance or instrumentality, which, in the manner used, is calculated or likely to produce death or great bodily harm.

See full text here: https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78337

• 95.1.  Possession of firearm or carrying concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies

1.  It is unlawful for any person who has been convicted of a crime of violence as defined in R.S. 14:2(B) which is a felony or simple burglary, burglary of a pharmacy, burglary of an inhabited dwelling, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, felony illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, manufacture or possession of a delayed action incendiary device, manufacture or possession of a bomb, or possession of a firearm while in the possession of or during the sale or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, or any violation of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law which is a felony, or any crime which is defined as a sex offense in R.S. 15:541, or any crime defined as an attempt to commit one of the above-enumerated offenses under the laws of this state, or who has been convicted under the laws of any other state or of the United States or of any foreign government or country of a crime which, if committed in this state, would be one of the above-enumerated crimes, to possess a firearm or carry a concealed weapon.

See full text here: https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=78740

(Does not include any restriction on weapons or pepper spray by non-felons or those not in the act of breaking the law.)

Q: Is Pepper Spray Allowed / Legal in Louisiana?

A: YES! Pepper spray is legal to purchase, use & carry for self defense purposes.

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