This is a list of some laws and opinions pertinent to pro-gun
individuals in Louisiana. These are not the only laws
you should know, they are simply several that it might help
you to know. Take the time to familiarize yourself
with them.
Louisiana Attorney General, Opinion No. 78 795, June 19,
1978
RE: Legality of Open Carry of Weapons [local
mirror]
State v. Fluker 311 So. 2d 863, a 1975 case which discusses
the determination of concealment of a firearm
RS 9:2800.19
Limitation of liability
for use of force in defense of certain crimes
RS 9:2800.60
Liability of manufacturers and sellers of firearms
RS 14:3
Interpretation of Criminal Laws
RS 14:16
Mistake of fact
RS 14:17 Mistake of law
RS 14:18 Justification; general provisions
RS 14:19 Use of force or violence in defense
RS 14:20 Justifiable homicide
RS 14:21 Aggressor cannot claim self defense
RS 14:22 Defense of others
RS 14:91 Unlawful sales of weapons to minors
RS
14:94 Illegal use of weapons or dangerous
instrumentalities
RS 14:95 Illegal carrying of weapons
RS 14:95.1 Possession of firearm or carrying
concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies
RS 14:95.1.1
Illegally
supplying a felon with a firearm
RS 14:95.2
Carrying a firearm, or
dangerous weapon, by a student or nonstudent on school property,
at school-sponsored functions or firearm-free zone
RS 14:95.4 Consent to search; alcoholic beverage
outlet
RS 14:95.5 Possession of firearm on premises of
alcoholic beverage outlet
RS 14:95.6 Firearm-free zone;
notice; signs; crime; penalties
RS 14:95.7 Possession of or dealing in firearms with
obliterated number or mark
RS 14:95.8 Illegal possession of a handgun by a
juvenile
RS 14:103 Disturbing the peace
RS 14:329.2 Inciting to riot
RS 33:120 Zoning of heavily populated areas from
hunting and shooting of firearms
RS 33:4879 Purpose; firearms buyback program;
authorization
RS 28:183 Furnishing weapons [to a mental health
patient]
RS 40:1379.1
Special officers; powers and
duties; concealed handgun permit
RS 40:1379.3.1 Concealed Handgun Permit Fund;
assessment and disposition of fees
RS 40:1379.3 Statewide permits for concealed
handguns; application procedures; definitions
RS 40:1382 Negligent carrying of a concealed
handgun
RS 40:1796 Preemption of state law
CCRP Art. 214 Arrest by private person; when
lawful
CCRP 215.1 - Temporary questioning of persons in public
places; frisk and search for weapons