Monday 26 September 2011

Louisiana gun laws


There are various gun laws, which have been framed for those people who buy guns or possess weapons. So, before investing your money and purchasing guns or any type of similar weapon, it is very important for you to learn about those various gun laws. You should have all the required information on various gun laws in your country or the state where you live. These gun laws can greatly vary from one state to another. Gun laws can also differ from one country to another. There are various gun laws, which one should also keep in mind while buying one or possessing one. In the United States, there are different gun laws in different states. Louisiana is one such state, which has some flexible as well as strict gun laws framed for its citizens. Some of its gun laws have been stated below along with their categories.
Louisiana Gun laws related to rifles, shotguns and handguns:
In Louisiana, the citizens do not need any permit to purchase any types of rifles, handguns and shotguns. This implies that the registration of these guns does not require any type of permit in the state. Licensing of the owners, who possess such weapons is allowed by the law in Louisiana. However, if somebody is found carrying a rifle or a shotgun, then the law has alright to prosecute them for defying the laws. You have to have a permit to carry a handgun with you for any purpose.
 Gun laws related to possession:
·        According to the Louisiana gun laws, it will be considered illegal if any person, who is not national of the United States to possess, use, or have custody of any type of firearm. If that national is of another country with whom the US is at war to own, then the consequences can be bad.
·        It is also unlawful to possess firearms for anyone, convicted for certain crimes in creating violence for a ten year period. This period will be considered from the completion date of the parole, sentence, suspension or probation of sentence.
·        Any person, who is under the age of seventeen, does not have the right to possess any types of handguns or rifles, according to the Louisiana gun laws. However, there is a flexibility for a person under the age of seventeen, in this gun law only if that person is attending some:
i.        Firearms safety course
ii.       Hunter’s safety course
iii.     Is a trapping or hunting pursuant for a valid license
iv.    Engaged in practice for use of firearms or a target shooting course within established range
v.      Traveling to and from one activity amongst the many mentioned above. These are the conditions and flexibilities, when a person is allowed to possess a handgun and can carry it with him/her.
·      The Louisiana gun laws do not give the permit on selling and delivering of guns. So, if any person who is caught selling or delivering firearms, guns or any other types of dangerous weapons to people less than eighteen years of age, then it will be considered illegal.
These are some of the Louisiana gun laws, which people of Louisiana have to follow in their state.

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