REQUIREMENTS

FIREARMS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

1. Louisiana law states that an applicant shall demonstrate competence with a handgun.
2. Applicants must provide a copy of proof of training with their original (5 year or lifetime) or renewal application.
3. Lifetime permit holders will have to provide proof of recertification training every 5 years.
4. Approved firearms safety training tuition costs vary by organization and are not regulated by the DPS&C.
5. A list of approved instructors can be found HERE.
6. Original Applications - Specific modes of demonstrating competence are listed in LRS 40:1379.3 (D)(1) and also in LAC 55:I.1311.A
7. Renewal Applications - Specific modes of demonstrating competence are listed in LAC 55:I.1311.B.
8. Training for both applications shall include:
   • instruction on handgun nomenclature and safe handling;
   • instruction on ammunition knowledge and fundamentals of pistol shooting;
   • instruction on handgun shooting positions;
   • instruction on the use of deadly force and conflict resolution which shall include a review of R.S. 14:18 through 14:22 and which may include a review of any other laws relating to the use of deadly force;
   • instruction on child access prevention; and
   • actual live range fire and proper handgun cleaning procedures

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   GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION

   1. You must submit a “New” permit application if:
      • This is the first time you have applied for a permit in Louisiana.
      • Your previous permit has been expired for more than 60 days.
      • Your previous application was denied or your permit was revoked.
   2. If not submitting an online application, submit the completed, original application form included in the application packet. Please print legibly or type the data in the form fields. Do not send photocopied or double-sided applications. Affidavits must be notarized within sixty (60) days of the application date.
   3. For purposes of obtaining a permit, “resident” is defined in LRS 40:1379.3(J)(3) and LAC 55:I:1305.
      • For proof that an applicant has resided within this state prior to his/her application for a permit, the applicant shall submit with the application a photocopy of their valid Louisiana driver’s license or Louisiana identification card.
   4. Photocopies of any other documentation, if required, MUST clearly show all names, signatures and other pertinent information. Copies which are too dark or too light and do not show all pertinent information cannot be accepted. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY REQUIRED TO DO SO, AS THEY CANNOT BE RETURNED.
   5. Fingerprints – Fingerprints should be submitted electronically via the Louisiana Applicant Processing Solution (LAPS). To schedule an appointment near your residence simply click HERE and enter one of the below codes in the “Service Code” box: 
      •    27KBQ3 if you have lived in LA 15 years or more, or 
      •    27KBNN if you have lived in LA less than 15 years
   6. Marital Status – If you have ever been divorced, you must provide the department with a copy of the divorce settlement, decree, or final judgment along with any other orders or injunctions of the court. Failure to include this information will result in the delay of your application. If you are submitting this application as a Renewal, and you have previously submitted this information, it is not necessary to include in your application again.
   7. Criminal Offense, Arrests, Detentions and Litigation – Criminal Offense: an act punishable by law. If you have ever been arrested, charged, detained, indicted, or summoned for any criminal offense or violation, EVEN THOSE CHARGES WHICH YOU BELIEVE TO HAVE BEEN DROPPED, DISMISSED, NOLLE PROS, EXPUNGED, etc., you must answer “YES” to the arrest questions (Question #7) and submit certified true copies of the final court disposition of the case with your application. You must list all violations of law or municipal ordinances, except those such as traffic violations (speeding, red light, expired license, etc.). Failure to answer this question correctly will result in the denial of your application.
      • FAILURE TO LIST ALL ARRESTS, DETENTIONS, AND LITIGATION MAY RESULT IN DELAY OR DENIAL OF THE PERMIT, AND OTHER CRIMINAL PENALTIES AS ALLOWED BY LAW. NOTE: The issuance of a Citation or Summons is an arrest and must be listed.
      • You must still list violations that were EXPUNGED, DISMISSED, or SET ASIDE through either Article 893, Article 894, R.S. 40:983, or for which you were PARDONED and you must provide certified documentation of each arrest with your application.
   8. Military Service – If you have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, you must include a copy of your Department of Defense Forms 214, 256 or 257 (type of discharge must be listed). If you are currently in the military and are using the military discount, you must include a copy of your most recent orders or a copy of your military ID , if allowed (for LAARNG, as noted in 1.8.1.1. “the cardholder may allow photocopying of their ID card to facilitate DoD benefits”).
   9. Medical Information – If you answered “yes” to any of the medical questions #13-19, the Medical Summary must be completed by the treating physician or your Medical Doctor(no Physicians Assistants). This information MUST be included with your application.

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