Louisiana Lets 18-Year-Olds Carry, Then Won’t Issue Them a Permit
Louisiana lets adults carry without a permit at 18, then refuses to issue them one. Federal school-zone law turns that gap into a map full of places they cannot go.
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Louisiana Gun Laws (2026): Constitutional Carry at 18, CHP & Stand Your Ground
Louisiana gun laws in 2026: constitutional carry since July 2024 (Act 1 / SB 1) at age 18, optional CHP for reciprocity, no magazine limits, no red flag law, Stand Your Ground under La. R.S. 14:19 and 14:20.