Carrying While Intoxicated
La. R.S. 40:1379.3 — a concealed handgun may not be carried at a blood alcohol reading of .05 percent or more
The line is .05. No permit holder, and no one carrying without a permit, may carry and conceal a handgun while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled dangerous substance. A blood alcohol reading of .05 percent or greater, or any confirmed presence of a controlled dangerous substance, counts as under the influence.
- While the holder is under the influence, the permit is automatically suspended and not valid.
- An officer who has reasonable grounds to suspect it may take temporary possession of the handgun and ask for a chemical test.
- A permit is revoked for a reading of .05 percent or more, for a confirmed controlled substance, or for refusing the test.
- The person tested may have a qualified person of his own choosing give an additional test, and is given the chance to telephone for one.
Carrying in violation of the section carries a fine of not more than $500, up to 6 months, or both. A particular case is a question for a licensed Louisiana attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- La. R.S. 40:1379.3 — Statewide permits for concealed handguns; application procedures; definitions
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Louisiana attorney.