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Louisiana Concealed Knife Carry (2026)

Conditional: La. R.S. 14:95(A)(1)(a) bars intentionally concealing any instrumentality intended for use as a dangerous weapon; no blade-length limit, but concealing a knife that is a dangerous weapon is illegal.

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La. R.S. 14:95(A)(1)(a) bars intentionally concealing any instrumentality intended for use as a dangerous weapon; no blade-length limit, but concealing a knife that is a dangerous weapon is illegal.

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