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Purchasing a firearm in Louisiana

Steps to Register a Firearm in Louisiana

Otherwise

Any firearm listed below must be registered with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections :-

• A short barreled shotgun or rifle
• Unidentified firearms , mufflers and silencers

Requirements to hold a firearm license

No

More information on Federal Firearm Licensees (FFL), as well as what each license type can do, can be found on our FFL home page.
We also have a very helpful FFL search tool if you want to search by postal code, state, business name, or even license number.

Does Louisiana Require a Background Check to purchase a Firearm?

No, Louisiana does not have a state law that requires a background check prior to the sale of a firearm, but federal law requires all federally licensed firearm dealers to perform a background check before any sale of a firearm.

Owning a firearm in Louisiana

Does Louisiana have a Gun Free Zone law?

Yes, Louisiana has a defined list of gun free zones:

• At an institute where alcoholic beverage is being served
• Hospitals
• A law enforcement office, station, or building
• A detention facility, prison, or jail
• A courthouse
• The state capitol building
• Airport
• Place of worship
• A parade
• Schools

Does Louisiana Require a Safety Course to own a Firearm?

You are not required to take a safety course in order to own a firearm in Louisiana.

Common Firearm Offenses in Louisiana

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