Visiting Louisiana

[FreeWillie]

1st post, "native son" of Louisiana (born and raised in Shreveport) but I've been away for a very long time. I will be returning to LA to visit after 40+ years of being away. I've reviewed the basic laws and understand that open carry is not an issue, no permit is required for possession of a firearm and a concealed carry permit is required for carrying, well, concealed.

I currently have a LTC Class A with no restrictions from the Commonwealth of MA, a Utah CCW and a Non-Res P&R from NH. None of those have reciprocity with LA.

Does LA offer a non-resident LTC (or whatever it is called in LA) and what is the process for application?

After almost 45 years of carrying, I really do feel nakeeed without my firearm and would like to be able to carry concealed while I visit.

Any words of wisdom? Thanks for any input.

P.S. I'd prefer not to open carry.

 

[JBP55]

According to the LA. CHP Website you are GTG. Check it out.

 

[FreeWillie]

According to the LA. CHP Website you are GTG. Check it out.

A link would be helpful. I googled "LA concealed handgun" and got a bunch of stuff about applying. Am I missing something? You're response leads me to believe I have the necessary permits to carry without doing anything else.

 

[JBP55]

States that DO NOT honor Louisiana permits

State Date Notified Contact #
California 08-12-2004 (916) 227-0163
Hawaii 08-19-2004 (808) 586-1160
Illinois 08-23-2004 (800) 255-3323
Maryland 08-17-2004 (410) 799-0191
Massachusetts 08-18-2004 (617) 660-4600
New Jersey 08-26-2004 (609) 882-2000
New Mexico 12-14-2011 (505) 841-8053
New York 08-30-2004 (800) 770-0220
Oregon 10-01-2004 (503) 378-3070 ext.418
Rhode Island 08-23-2004 (401) 274-4400

 

[JBP55]

States that honor Louisiana permits AND whose permits are honored in Louisiana

State / Website Agreement Date Contact #
Alabama 08-15-2004 (334) 242-7300
Alaska 08-16-2004 (907) 269-0392
Arizona 08-18-2004 (800) 256-6280
Arkansas 07-31-2007 (501) 618-8600
Colorado 09-02-2004 (303) 239-5850
Florida 07-12-1999 (850) 488-5381
Georgia 09-30-2004 (404) 657-2203
Idaho 08-16-2004 (208) 884-7000
Indiana 09-30-2004 (317) 232-8200
Iowa 01-01-2011 (515) 725-6230
Kansas 01-22-2007 (785) 296-2215
Kentucky 08-16-1999 (502) 227-2221
Maine 06-25-2009 (800) 452-4664
Michigan 08-31-2004 (517) 332-2521
Minnesota 07-31-2004 (651) 793-2400
Mississippi 08-12-2004 (601) 987-1586
Missouri 08-16-2004 (573) 751-3321
Montana 08-24-2004 (406) 444-2026
Nebraska 08-30-2009 (402) 471-4545
Nevada 06-22-2015 (775) 684-6262
New Hampshire 08-16-2004 (603) 271-3575
North Carolina 08-16-2004 (919) 716-6500
North Dakota 02-26-2007 (701) 328-5500
Ohio 08-15-2011 (800) 282-0515
Oklahoma 08-18-2004 (800) 522-8017 Ext. 2519
Pennsylvania 12-12-2006 (717) 783-1111
South Carolina 02-15-2005 (803) 896-7014
South Dakota 02-15-2007 (605) 773-4102
Tennessee 12-18-1997 (615) 251-8590
Texas 08-12-1998 (512) 424-7293
Utah 08-16-2004 (801) 965-4445
Vermont 02-23-2007 (802) 244-8775
Virginia 10-22-2004 (804) 674-2000
Washington 08-13-2004 (206) 389-6800
West Virginia 11-17-2008 (800) 368-8808
Wisconsin 12-1-2011 (608) 266-1221
Wyoming 03-28-2002 (307) 777-4301

 

[FreeWillie]

Thank You!!!! I'll be visiting soon. Yum.... crawfish! (You don't know how much I miss that wonderful food)

 

[thperez1972]

1st post, "native son" of Louisiana (born and raised in Shreveport) but I've been away for a very long time. I will be returning to LA to visit after 40+ years of being away. I've reviewed the basic laws and understand that open carry is not an issue, no permit is required for possession of a firearm and a concealed carry permit is required for carrying, well, concealed.

I currently have a LTC Class A with no restrictions from the Commonwealth of MA, a Utah CCW and a Non-Res P&R from NH. None of those have reciprocity with LA.

Does LA offer a non-resident LTC (or whatever it is called in LA) and what is the process for application?

After almost 45 years of carrying, I really do feel nakeeed without my firearm and would like to be able to carry concealed while I visit.

Any words of wisdom? Thanks for any input.

P.S. I'd prefer not to open carry.

Here's the LA CCW site. Utah CCWs are honored in LA. As I'm sure you know, you have to follow Louisiana Law regardless of what state issued your permit, like the prohibited locations.

 

[FreeWillie]

Here's the LA CCW site. Utah CCWs are honored in LA. As I'm sure you know, you have to follow Louisiana Law regardless of what state issued your permit, like the prohibited locations.

Absolutely! I own a ranch in West Texas and am very aware of State Laws and complying with them while I am there. I've been doing this a long time. But thank you for the heads up, I appreciate it.

 

[FreeWillie]

What's the climate like for open carry in LA? Do people get their knickers in a twist? Call the cops? As a "stranger in a strange land" I doubt I would open carry but it's nice to know the general demeanor of the populous.

 

[Brawny]

What's the climate like for open carry in LA? Do people get their knickers in a twist? Call the cops? As a "stranger in a strange land" I doubt I would open carry but it's nice to know the general demeanor of the populous.

I could count on half a hand the number of times I've seen open carry. In the Nola area it is very rare.

 

[FreeWillie]

I could count on half a hand the number of times I've seen open carry. In the Nola area it is very rare.

Got it. Legal but not normally done.

 

[AustinBR]

What's the climate like for open carry in LA? Do people get their knickers in a twist? Call the cops? As a "stranger in a strange land" I doubt I would open carry but it's nice to know the general demeanor of the populous.

People don't OC around here much unless they want attention. If you are well dressed w/ a tucked in shirt and in decent shape, most people will assume you are a cop. Still not a good plan though.

 

[charlie12]

Here's the LA CCW site. Utah CCWs are honored in LA. As I'm sure you know, you have to follow Louisiana Law regardless of what state issued your permit, like the prohibited locations.

We (Louisiana) don't have CCW but we do have CHP

 

[thperez1972]

We (Louisiana) don't have CCW but we do have CHP

Gee...I hope you weren't too confused and unable to follow the conversation.

 

[charlie12]

Gee...I hope you weren't too confused and unable to follow the conversation.

I wasn't confused and haven't been for about last 19 years that I've had a Louisiana CHP
If you are going to answer a question from someone out of state trying to get info on our law you could use the proper name. It makes you look like you might know what you are taking about.

 

[thperez1972]

I wasn't confused and haven't been for about last 19 years that I've had a Louisiana CHP
If you are going to answer a question from someone out of state trying to get info on our law you could use the proper name. It makes you look like you might know what you are taking about.

It was a typo. It amounted to a semantics error. Lighten up, Francis.

 

[tigerman248]

Call me Francis again I'll kill ya ! I Love that movie too funny

 

[charlie12]

It was a typo. It amounted to a semantics error. Lighten up, Francis.

So you normally say CHP your fingers just did CCW I can see that happening.

Oh and it's Bill

 

[thperez1972]

So you normally say CHP your fingers just did CCW I can see that happening.

Oh and it's Bill

Yep...I had CCW on the brain because the OP had listed his Utah CCW and I was referencing the Utah CCW in my reply.

 

[charlie12]

Yep...I had CCW on the brain because the OP had listed his Utah CCW and I was referencing the Utah CCW in my reply.

Roger that. Have a nice night stay warm