How Do You Get A Permit To Carry A Concealed Weapon In Louisiana?
Louisiana is a “shall issue” state. A carry and conceal weapon (CCW) permit will be issued to anyone who qualifies. The issuing authority is the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. The following steps will show how to obtain a CCW license in Louisiana. Receive a carry and conceal weapon permit from another state. Be more than 21 years old and complete a training course given by the NRA or the Department of Public Safety. Bring photo identification to a sheriff’s department, police department, or state police headquarters and have your fingerprints taken. Fill out the application and mail it along with your training certificate, the fingerprint set and the required fees to: LSP Concealed Handgun Permit Section, P.O. Box 66375, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. Calculate the correct application fee. Louisiana has four different CCW permits: a two-year and a four-year permit for applicants 65 years of age or more, and a two-year and four-year permit for applicants less than 65 years of age.
