Mar
16
Category: Gun
Gun laws in Louisiana involve the rights to possess and sell firearms as well as the prohibitions for certain uses of firearms such as possessing firearms with illegal drugs or by convicted felons.
Aug
16
Minimum Age to Legally Possess a Gun in Louisiana
The minimum age to possess a gun on your person in Louisiana is 18. However, there are exceptions to this law under La. R.S. 14:95.8 for hunting. Hunting Exceptions The Louisiana law prohibiting the possessing of a gun by an Read more
Apr
09
How to Get a Gun License in Baton Rouge, an Uncomfortable Truth
We like to think that only responsible people are allowed to carry guns. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. This is especially true in states like Louisiana, where the gun control laws are very loose. If you’ve ever wondered how to Read more
Nov
05
Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Article 1 of the Louisiana State Constitution provides state residents “The right of each citizen to keep and bear arms.” Although the text says that this right “is fundamental and shall not be infringed,” you can lose the right — Read more
Jan
26
A Brief Intro to Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Other Firearm Crimes in Louisiana
Did you know that in 2017, there were over 810,000 aggravated assaults in the United States? Among those, 26% involved a firearm. Aggravated assault is a common crime in the US, but it carries stiff penalties, especially if a firearm Read more
Jan
18
Gun Laws in Louisiana: Common Weapons Charges and Firearm Offenses
Owning a firearm is one of the most valued rights that comes with being an American citizen. It’s an integral part of the US Constitution, and it isn’t going anywhere. But, there is still the need for plenty of discretion Read more
Nov
18
What Happens When You’re in Illegal Possession of Firearms
The total number of gun-related incidents across the USA in 2017 was 61,854. These resulted in 15,641 deaths and 31,251 injuries. Of these deaths and injuries, 732 were of children aged between 0 and 11. Being in illegal possession of Read more
Nov
14
What to Do When Charged with Possession of a Weapon
The right to bear arms is enshrined in our national law as a legal right for all Americans. However, this does not give you a free pass on owning weaponry. The laws vary widely from state-to-state, but everywhere in the Read more
Jul
02
Louisiana Felony Possession of Firearm Law Upheld
The Louisiana Supreme Court upheld the statute that prohibits certain convicted felons from possessing a firearm. In 2012, the legislature created an amendment that required the passage of any gun law to be subject to “strict scrutiny.” The Supreme Court seems Read more
