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?
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  A:

  Louisiana allows open carry without a permit. There are a few areas that had open carry restrictions before July 15, 1985 so state preemption doesn't apply.

• +Q: Does Louisiana issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Louisiana have preemption over subdivisions?
• +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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