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Louisiana Gun Possession Laws (2026)

Permitted: Louisiana has no red-flag law (also called an Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO), and no assault-weapon ban or restriction on magazines.

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026

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Gun Possession in states bordering Louisiana

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArkansasPermitted
Arkansas has no red-flag law (also called an Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO), no assault-weapon ban, and no restrictions on magazines.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dps.arkansas.gov · Full Arkansas rule →
MississippiPermitted
Mississippi has no red-flag law (also called an Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO), and no assault-weapon ban or restriction on magazines.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov · Full Mississippi rule →
TexasPermitted
Texas has no red-flag law (also called an Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO), and no assault-weapon ban or limit on magazine capacity.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dps.texas.gov · Full Texas rule →

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