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Louisiana concealed carry permit guide
Permitless carry Last verified November 1, 2026
Not legal advice. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Carry laws change often and vary by city and county. Verify every requirement with the issuing agency before you apply or carry.
Permitless (constitutional) carry
Yes, for eligible adults 18+. 18+ and not prohibited from possessing a firearm, since July 4, 2024.
Permit types
- Concealed handgun permit (5-year or lifetime)
Issuing agency and how to apply
Louisiana State Police
Apply through Louisiana State Police.
Eligibility and minimum age
- Minimum age
- 21
- Eligibility
- Check with Louisiana State Police
Fees
- Resident (new)
- $125 (5 years) or $500 (lifetime)
- Non-resident (new)
- $250 (5-year) or $1,000 (lifetime); half price for 65+ or active-duty military
- Renewal
- Check with Louisiana State Police
Half price for 65+ and active-duty military; honorably discharged veterans exempt.
Training requirements
Approved course of at least 9 hours including live fire.
Processing time, validity and renewal
- Processing time
- Check with Louisiana State Police
- Valid for
- 5 years or lifetime (lifetime holders submit proof of training every 5 years)
Non-resident permits
Available to non-residents. Non-residents may apply (residency requirement removed August 1, 2025).
Reciprocity
Louisiana honors permits only from states that honor Louisiana permits (LSP list).
Sources
- lsp.org/about/leadershipsections/support/bcii/concealed-handgun-information/chp-fees/
- legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1387184
- lsp.org/services/concealed-handgun-information/reciprocity
- lsp.org/about/leadershipsections/support/bcii/concealed-handgun-information/concealed-hand
Last verified November 1, 2026. Where a field says "Check with", we couldn't confirm it from an official source.