Open carry of firearms in Louisiana is permitted without a permit, as long as the user is of at least 18 years of age and legally able to possess a firearm under state and federal law.

Your vehicle is one of the only places you can carry your gun without a license or permit. This applies to handguns and rifles, as Louisiana laws do not prohibit you from carrying handguns or rifles in your vehicle.

Firearms may be carried openly or in the glove compartment, console, or trunk of vehicle.

Yes. You can open carry in Louisiana, and you do not need a state permit to do so.

Yes, carrying a gun in the glove box or console of a vehicle is considered concealed carry.

At a glance, here’s what you need to know about carrying a gun in your vehicle: It must be unloaded and stored in a separate case from your ammo. It must be secured in a hard-sided, locked gun case. It must be stored somewhere that’s inaccessible from the driver or passenger compartment, such as the trunk.

Louisiana’s Firearm Registration No registration of firearms is required in Louisiana.

Yes. Per the Louisiana State Police (LSP) Concealed Handguns Frequently Asked Questions, under most circumstances, carrying a handgun in a motor vehicle is legal in Louisiana.

Louisiana is a shall-issue state. Concealed weapons permits are processed at the state level by the Department of Public Safety. There is no permit, background check or firearms registration required when buying a handgun from a private individual. The state of Louisiana does not prohibit the open carry of firearms in public.

Concealed carry is legal with a Louisiana Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) or a permit/license from a state Louisiana recognizes. CHPs are available for residents only; non-resident permits are not available. An applicant must be at least 21 years old, a resident of Louisiana and complete a firearms training course.

Presently, Louisiana does not have a preemption law. Therefore local municipalities can regulate the possession of firearms in their territory. But from August 2020, the state will begin preemption of gun law. There are also restrictions for the use of firearms and ammunition in the state,