← Louisiana firearms laws›Transporting Firearms

Louisiana Transporting Firearms Laws (2026)

Permitted: No permit needed: a person 18+ who can lawfully possess may carry a handgun in a private vehicle, openly or concealed, loaded, without a permit.

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026

No permit needed: a person 18+ who can lawfully possess may carry a handgun in a private vehicle, openly or concealed, loaded, without a permit.

Official source: lsp.org →

General legal information, not legal advice — verify important decisions with a licensed attorney.

Don't get caught off guardGet a push the moment Louisiana law changes — or when you cross into a state where it's different. Free.Get the free app

LawLert is an independent app, not affiliated with any government — informational only, not legal advice. Verify with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.