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?
• +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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  A:

  It is illegal to own short barreled shotguns, short barreled riffles, silencers or any automatic firearms without getting permission to own them from The Department of Public Safety. All of these weapons must be registered with The Department of Public Safety.

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