Louisiana to Become the 28th State to Allow Permitless Carry of Firearms

Bill passed during special legislative session to deal with crime, but a gun control group says permitless carry of firearms will exacerbate the problem.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry speaks during the start of the special session in the House Chamber in Baton Rouge, La., on Jan. 15, 2024. Michael Johnson/The Advocate via AP

Louisiana is set to become the 28th state to adopt the so-called Constitutional Carry of firearms on July 4 if Republican Gov. Jeff Landry signs SB1 into law, which he is expected to do.

Once the law goes into effect, anyone 18 or older who can legally own a firearm will be able to carry a gun openly or concealed in the state of Louisiana. The state will still issue permits for those who want to carry guns in states that share reciprocity with Louisiana.