Printable Glovebox & Wallet Reference Card
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Louisiana Gun Facts — Glovebox Quick Reference
STATE LAW SUMMARY1. Constitutional Carry Rules (LA R.S. 14:95(M))
- Eligibility: Citizens 21+ who are legally permitted to possess a firearm under state/federal law.
- Motor Vehicle Protection: Your private vehicle is legally an extension of your home under LA R.S. 32:292.1. Handguns, rifles, and shotguns may be lawfully possessed inside private automobiles.
2. Self-Defense & Castle Doctrine (LA R.S. 14:19 / 14:20)
- No Duty to Retreat: 'Stand Your Ground' applies if you are in a place where you have a lawful right to be.
- Castle Doctrine: Forced illegal entry into your home, business, or occupied motor vehicle creates a statutory presumption of reasonable fear of death or great bodily harm.
3. Duty to Inform Officers (LA R.S. 40:1379.3(I))
When stopped in an official manner by a peace officer, you must notify the officer immediately that you possess a concealed weapon.
"Officer, for my safety and yours, I am notifying you that I am lawfully carrying a concealed firearm inside this vehicle."
4. Off-Limits Statutory Prohibited Zones
Courthouses, Police Stations, Prisons/Jails, K-12 Schools/Buses, Stand-alone Bars, TSA Airport Terminals, Polling Places, and State Capitol.
Louisiana Gun Facts — Self-Defense Emergency Protocol
WALLET / EMERGENCY CARD1. Immediate Post-Incident Steps
- Secure the Scene: Confirm threat is stopped. Holster or safely secure firearm. Do NOT hold a weapon when police arrive.
- Call 911 Immediately: Request medical assistance first.
2. Recommended 911 Dispatch Script
"I was attacked and was forced to defend myself. I need medical assistance and police officers at [Your Location]. I am wearing [Clothing Description]."
3. On-Scene Statement to Responding Officers
"Officer, I am the victim who called 911. I was attacked and used force to defend my life. I will cooperate fully with your investigation, but I am invoking my Constitutional right to consult with my attorney before answering detailed questions or submitting a written statement."
4. Legal & Civil Immunity Rights (LA R.S. 9:2800.19)
Louisiana grants civil immunity from lawsuits brought by aggressors if force was justified under self-defense laws. Do not discuss details on social media or jail phone lines.
Attorney Contact: ___________________
Emergency Contact: ___________________