Frequently Asked Questions

1.What must I do to apply for a Louisiana concealed handgun permit?
2.How much does it cost to get a Louisiana concealed handgun permit?
3.Can I get my money back if my application is not approved?
4.Are permits from other states valid in Louisiana? If I have a Louisiana concealed handgun permit, can I carry my concealed handgun in other states?
5.My permit is going to expire. What do I need to do to keep my permit valid?
6.Do I have to return my old permit when I receive my renewed permit?
7.Once I submit my application, when should I expect to receive my permit?
8.I have moved out of state. Is my permit still valid?
9.How long do I have to live in Louisiana before I am eligible for a permit?
10.Are non-residents allowed to have a Louisiana concealed handgun permit?
11.If I am in the military and just transferred here, can I get a Louisiana concealed handgun permit?
12.How long is my Louisiana permit valid?
13.What do I do if my permit is lost or stolen?
14.If I move, how do I change the address on my permit?
15.Can I carry my handgun in my vehicle?
16.Do I have to register my handgun with the state?
17.What is 18 USC 922 (g)?
18.Do I need additional training if I already possess a parish permit?
19.Do I need additional training to obtain a renewal of my concealed handgun permit?
20.Do I need additional training if I am on active duty in the armed forces?
21.I am active duty military and stationed in this state. What do I have to do to obtain a permit?
22.If I used my DD214 to suffice for training on my original application, can the DD214 suffice for training on my renewal application?
23.How can I become a registered instructor?
24.Does a no contest or nolo contendere plea of guilty, or a conviction that has been set aside, count as a conviction as it applies to the qualifications for a Louisiana concealed handgun permit?
25.I was arrested but the charges were dropped, do I still need an arrest disposition?
26.I called the clerk of court to get the disposition but the court said I have no record, what do I do?
27.Where do I get a copy of my arrest disposition?
28.What documents must I submit if the issue date on my driver’s license is less than six months old?
29.What should I do if I will be traveling into another state and I would like to know their handgun laws?
30.Do you have to list an expungement for an arrest or conviction?
31.I understand that LRS 40:1379.3 as amended in the 2010 Regular Legislative Session may now allow me to carry a concealed handgun in a church, synagogue or mosque. Are there any additional steps that I need to take to carry a concealed handgun in a these places?
32.I was given an expungement for a criminal offense. I was told that this was now off my record. Do I still have to list an arrest or conviction that has been expunged?