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Louisiana CCW reciprocity map

See where your Louisiana permit is recognized, plus essential carry rules for the road, free to use and checked against official sources.

Where your Louisiana permit is recognized

States recognizing your Louisiana permit
8 states
through formal reciprocity

Louisiana carry rules at a glance

Constitutional carry
Yes
Duty to inform
Yes
Magazine limit
None
Minimum carry age
18+
Permits honored here
37 states
Issue model
Shall issue

What Louisiana permit holders should know

Louisiana operates on mutual reciprocity (LSP lists ~37 states). LA is also permitless-carry for adults 18+.

Notable Louisiana restrictions

  • Permitless carry effective July 4, 2024 for those 18+ who can lawfully possess a firearm
  • Out-of-state permit holders must be 21+ to use reciprocity
  • permitless carry covers 18-20 as well
  • Reciprocity is mutual: LA honors only states that honor a LA permit
  • Statute requires notifying officer of concealed weapon on contact

Sources and review

Armanac reviewed this Louisiana entry on May 17, 2026. We check state police, attorney general, licensing-agency, and legislative material, and keep formal reciprocity separate from permitless carry.

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