Louisiana Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Louisiana require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Louisiana require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Louisiana require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Louisiana issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Louisiana issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Louisiana have preemption over subdivisions?
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  A:

  The state of Kansas has preemption. Some local governments have firearm restrictions that were in place before July 15, 1985. Municipalities are allowed to control the shooting of firearms and hunting.

• +Q: Does Louisiana have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Louisiana support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does Louisiana have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does Louisiana uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Louisiana have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Louisiana have?

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