Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Lafayette Parish. Lafayette, the heart of Acadiana, is celebrated for its Cajun and Creole cuisine, zydeco music, and thriving oil and gas industry. Just east of the city lies the Atchafalaya Basin, the largest river swamp in the U.S., offering a unique landscape for outdoor enthusiasts.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Louisiana law allows.
Louisiana does not require a purchase permit, firearms identification card, or waiting period for gun purchases. Dealers conduct the federal NICS check at the time of sale, typically completing the transfer the same day. Federal age restrictions apply: 21 for handguns, 18 for rifles or shotguns. There is no state registration for standard firearms. When ordering from us, your firearm ships to a Louisiana dealer of your choice, where you complete ATF Form 4473 and pay the dealer's transfer fee in addition to the purchase price.
Dealers in these communities all work for Lafayette-area buyers:
Louisiana transitioned to permitless concealed carry in 2024 for adults 18 and older who are legally allowed to possess a handgun. Open carry has always been legal without a permit. The Louisiana State Police continues to issue concealed handgun permits, which are valuable for reciprocity and training records. Restrictions apply in bars, schools, courthouses, law enforcement offices, and on posted private property. State law mandates disclosure of carrying during law enforcement stops. Verify current regulations with the State Police for specific location rules.
Louisiana's Department of Wildlife and Fisheries organizes the state into numbered deer areas, each with specific dates for archery, primitive firearms, and still-hunt and with-dogs seasons. The general firearms season in most areas starts in November and extends into January, with either-sex days varying by area. Legal hunting weapons include centerfire rifles, shotguns with slugs or buckshot where allowed, muzzleloaders, and archery equipment. Feral hogs can be hunted year-round on private land with the owner's consent, with distinct regulations for public land and night hunting. Consult the latest LDWF regulations pamphlet for your area.
Lafayette hunters frequently visit the Atchafalaya Basin, including Sherburne WMA near Krotz Springs, which features an LDWF shooting range and extensive public hunting opportunities.
Hunters in Lafayette often target duck, deer, and hogs in the Atchafalaya Basin. The Sherburne WMA range, located off LA 975 near Lottie, is a convenient spot for shooting practice, about 45 minutes from the city.
The ranges on the city pages are public ranges run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, chosen by distance. Passes, licenses and hours are the agency's; check before you go.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Broussard, Youngsville, Carencro, Lafayette or anywhere in Lafayette Parish, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
No. Louisiana has no state waiting period or purchase permit requirement. The transfer completes once the federal background check is approved at your dealer.
Louisiana permits permitless concealed carry for eligible adults aged 18 and older. The State Police permit is optional but beneficial for out-of-state travel.
Yes, on private land with the owner's permission. Separate rules apply for public land and night hunting, so always check the latest LDWF regulations.
A 12-gauge with a 3-inch chamber, nontoxic shot, a three-shell plug, a federal duck stamp and the state license. The city page lists the zone.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Louisiana State Police Concealed Handgun Permit Unit, with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff for local questions or a local attorney about your own situation.