Gun owners would have to go through instruction and pay a five-year or a lifetime license fee for the right to carry a concealed weapon without a permit.
Here in Sportsman's Paradise, obviously we do a lot of hunting. As Louisianians we're also pretty independent folks, so we take full advantage of our right to bear arms. How heavily armed are we compared to the rest of the U.S.? Well, we rank fairly high on the list.
Currently, to obtain a permit to carry a firearm in Louisiana, a person must be at least 21-years-old with no criminal record, complete a gun training class, and pay a fee.