Multi-Day Louisiana Concealed Handgun Permit Course

This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home- or self-defense.

After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident.

In this course we will cover topics such as: 

• Louisiana concealed carry laws
• Handgun nomenclature
• Training, application and approval process
• Denials and how to handle them
• Renewals and replacements
• Open carry vs. concealed carry
• Requirements for displaying your permit
• Safe handling of your firearm
• Ammunition knowledge and fundamentals of pistol shooting
• Handgun shooting positions
• Child weapon access prevention
• Proper handgun cleaning
• Where carry is banned or otherwise restricted
• Related state statutes and federal law

Louisiana is a shall issue state.

As long as the applicant meets the basic requirements set out by Louisiana state law, they can obtain a Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP). Open carry is also legal in Louisiana for any person who is at least 18 years old and who can legally possess a firearm. A license is not required, but you cannot carry in vehicles.

Although Louisiana is a permitless carry state for those at least 21 years old and those individuals can legally carry a concealed weapon without a permit, there are many reasons to still pursue obtaining your concealed handgun permit, such as:

• Reciprocity: Without the permit, you cannot carry in any of the states that have reciprocity with the Louisiana CHP.
• Education: Arguably, the greatest and most important reason to obtain a CHP is the training you will receive. While we believe that citizens should be allowed to exercise a constitutional right without a permit, we also encourage training and education to create responsibly armed Americans.

The state of Louisiana requires students to complete a live fire exercise to obtain your permit. Your instructor will provide detailed information about the live fire portion of this course upon registration.

Be sure to bring any snacks or drinks for the class as well as a pen and paper to take notes.

STATE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN PERMIT

EDUCATION

• Prior to submitting an application, you’ll need to take a pistol training or safety program which meets the requirements for knowledge or training in the safe use and handling of a pistol (this course satisfies that requirement.)
• Applicants must provide a copy of proof of training

LIVE FIRE REQUIREMENT

• Live range fire shall include 12 rounds each at 6 feet, 10 feet, and 15 feet for a total of 36 rounds.
• Each applicant or permittee must perform at least one safe reload of the handgun at each distance.
• Each applicant or permittee must score 100 percent hits within the silhouette portion of a silhouette target with at least 36 rounds.

FEES

• Initial Permit | $125
• 65+ or active-duty military | $62.50
• Lifetime Permit | $500
• 65+ or active-duty military | $250

DOCUMENTATION

• Completed original application with the 3 affidavits completed and notarized
• Photocopy of a valid Louisiana driver’s license or Louisiana identification card
• Two complete fingerprint cards
• Contact your local police department, sheriff’s department, or State Police Headquarters in Baton Rouge
• Marital status | Any divorce settlements, final judgement, or other injunctions
• Arrests | If you have been arrested, you must include certified-true copies of court minutes as requested in the “Arrests, Detention and Litigation Section” of the application. You must still list violations that were EXPUNGED, DISMISSED or SET ASIDE or for which you were PARDONED
• Military | If you have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, you must include a copy of your DD-214. If you are currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States, you must include a copy of your current orders or a copy of your military ID if allowed
• Medical Summary Disposition | If you answered “yes” to any medical questions in #13-19, the Medical Summary must be completed by the treating physician, this information MUST be included with your application.