Welcome to DF6 Firearms Academy & Consulting LLC
Welcome to DF6 Firearms Academy & Consulting LLC, where you’ll find specialised classes and advice from professional shooting instructors. Based in New Orleans, our certified instructors are experts in firearms and shooting, and they are fully qualified to help you learn the rules and techniques of the game. ...
Our instructors have the knowledge and skills to teach you the proper techniques and execution, as well as the rules of the use of firearms and the most effective strategies to shoot the target. We believe your safety comes first, so you can rest assured that all our instructors take care to use top-grade ...
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Classes and Instructions
1-on-1 Courses
(3)Children's Firearms Safety
(1)Services
(1)Louisiana Gun Law at a Glance
Carry Basics
CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY?
Does Louisiana allow constitutional carry?
No. Louisiana does not allow constitutional carry.
Learn moreOPEN CARRY PERMITTED?
Is open carry permitted in Louisiana?
Yes, without a permit. Any person who is at least 18 years old and legally entitled to carry a firearm can open carry.
[La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1382(A)]
Learn moreGUN PERMIT LICENSURE?
If Louisiana requires a permit to carry a concealed firearm, how are those permits issued?
Louisiana is a shall-issue state
Learn moreMINIMUM AGE FOR CONCEALED CARRY?
What is the minimum age in Louisiana to get a concealed carry permit?
You must be at least 21 years old to concealed carry in Louisiana
Learn moreWEAPONS OTHER THAN HANDGUNS ALLOWED?
Can you concealed carry weapons other than handguns in Louisiana with a concealed carry permit (or under permitless carry if applicable)?
No. A Louisiana concealed carry permit only allows for the carrying of handguns.
Learn moreTASERS OR STUN GUNS?
Is it legal to own a taser or stun gun in Louisiana?
Yes. Stun guns and Tasers are legal to purchase and possess without a permit.
Learn moreCHEMICAL SPRAY/PEPPER SPRAY?
Is it legal to buy or use chemical spray/pepper spray in Louisiana?
Yes. There is no statute prohibiting the purchase or use of pepper spray in Louisiana.
Learn moreMAGAZINE LIMITS FOR HANDGUNS?
Does Louisiana have magazine capacity restrictions for handguns?
No. Louisiana places no restrictions on capacity for handgun magazines
Learn moreAMMUNITION RESTRICTIONS?
Does Louisiana have ammunition restrictions?
Yes. Armor-piercing ammunition is prohibited.
[LA. Rev. Stat. § 40:1811]
Learn moreHandgun Purchase & Possession
PURCHASE PERMITS?
Is a permit required to purchase a handgun in Louisiana?
No. You do not need a permit to buy a handgun in Louisiana.
Learn moreBACKGROUND CHECKS FOR PRIVATE GUN SALES?
Are background checks required for private gun sales in Louisiana?
No. Private firearms transfers are not subject to a background check requirement, although federal and state purchaser prohibitions, including age restrictions, still apply. It is …
Learn moreLOUISIANA PERMIT EXEMPTS FROM BACKGROUND CHECK?
Does my current Louisiana concealed carry permit exempt me from needing a background check when I purchase a firearm?
Yes. Five-year concealed handgun permits issued on or after March 9, 2015 qualify. Lifetime permits do not qualify.
Learn moreWAITING PERIOD?
Is there a waiting period after purchasing a handgun in Louisiana?
No. There is no waiting period to purchase a handgun in Louisiana.
Learn moreHANDGUN REGISTRATION?
Do handguns need to be registered in Louisiana?
No. Handguns do not need to be registered in Louisiana.
Learn moreMINIMUM AGE TO POSSESS AND TRANSPORT?
What is the minimum age to possess and transport a handgun in Louisiana?
You must be at least 18 years old to transport or possess a handgun in Louisiana.
[La. Rev. Stat. § 14:95.8]
Learn morePOSSESS A HANDGUN ON MY PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHOUT A PERMIT?
Can I possess/carry a handgun in my home without a permit?
Yes. Carrying a handgun is permitted for anyone legally entitled to carry a firearm, without a license, in or on property that the person carrying the handgun legally controls.
[La. Rev. …
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