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.