Louisiana Gun Laws
Louisiana Gun Laws Overview 🏆 Louisiana's Gun Law Standing Ranked #26 in the country for gun law strength Score: 20.5 out of 100 (unchanged from last y...
Louisiana Gun Laws Overview 🏆 Louisiana's Gun Law Standing Ranked #26 in the country for gun law strength Score: 20.5 out of 100 (unchanged from last year) Gun death rate: 28.2 per 100k residents (national average: 14.2) 🚨 Overall Assessment One of the highest rates of gun deaths and homicides in the country New Orleans and Baton Rouge among most dangerous cities nationwide 🔐 Key Foundational Laws Concealed carry permit required Child access prevention law in place 🛑 Missing Foundational Laws No universal background checks No extreme risk law "Shoot first" law in place 🏙️ Local Control Does not allow local officials to pass basic public safety protections 🔫 Weapon Regulations No assault weapons prohibition No high-capacity magazine restrictions No ghost gun regulations 🚷 Domestic Violence Protections (Enacted in 2018) Bars domestic abusers from possessing firearms if: Convicted of domestic violence Subject to a restraining order Requires relinquishment of firearms in above cases