Constitutional Carry
The legal framework permitting eligible citizens to carry a concealed handgun without needing a government-issued permit.
Second Amendment Legal Terminology Glossary
Plain-English definitions for Louisiana statutory legal terms.
Preemption
LA R.S. 40:1796 doctrine preventing municipal or parish governments from enacting local firearm ordinances stricter than state law.
Castle Doctrine
LA R.S. 14:20 legal presumption that forced illegal entry into an occupied home, business, or vehicle creates reasonable fear of death or bodily harm.
Duty to Inform
LA R.S. 40:1379.3(I) requirement to notify peace officers during an official stop that you possess a concealed weapon.