Can you carry in District of Columbia with a Louisiana permit?
No, not with this permit.
District of Columbia does not honor Louisiana concealed carry permits, and District of Columbia requires a permit to carry concealed. Carrying on your Louisiana permit there is not lawful.
District of Columbia entry reviewed May 17, 2026. For planning, not legal advice. Confirm with official sources before you travel.
District of Columbia carry rules at a glance
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Going the other way? Louisiana allows permitless carry for eligible adults. See District of Columbia to Louisiana.
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