Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Orleans Parish. New Orleans, a city defined by its levees, Lake Pontchartrain, and surrounding wetlands, offers access to some of the country's best duck hunting grounds. Firearms purchased online ship to FFL dealers in the area.
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 state purchase permit, firearm registration, or waiting period. Purchases from a dealer follow federal rules: buyers complete ATF Form 4473 and pass a NICS background check. Long guns can be sold to buyers 18 and older, while handguns require buyers to be 21 or older. A current government photo ID with the home address is necessary; if the address is outdated, a supporting government document may be accepted. Ammunition and most parts can be shipped directly to a Louisiana home address.
Dealers in these communities all work for New Orleans-area buyers:
As of July 4, 2024, Louisiana allows anyone 18 or older who can legally possess a firearm to carry a concealed handgun without a permit, under Act 1 of the 2024 Second Extraordinary Session. The optional concealed handgun permit, issued by Louisiana State Police to applicants 21 and older who complete required training, is still useful for travel due to reciprocity with other states. Certain locations, such as schools, courthouses, and secured areas of airports, remain off-limits regardless of permit status.
Deer seasons in Louisiana are set by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, with specific dates determined by the parish. Most areas feature archery seasons starting in early fall, followed by primitive firearms and modern firearms segments from late October or November into January. Legal firearms include rifles, shotguns with slugs or buckshot, handguns, and muzzleloaders. Wildlife management areas have their own schedules and permits, so consult current LDWF regulations before hunting.
Hunters in New Orleans often visit the marshes of the Pearl River WMA and Honey Island Swamp to the east, as well as the coastal wetlands south of the city for duck hunting.
Many residents in New Orleans prefer compact firearms for home defense, often stored in quick-access safes designed for raised homes, especially during hurricane season.
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 from each city. Fees, passes and hours are the agency's.
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 Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, New Orleans or anywhere in Orleans Parish, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
No. Since July 4, 2024, adults 18 and older who can legally own a gun may carry concealed without a permit. The optional Louisiana State Police permit is still useful for reciprocity when you travel.
No. Louisiana has no state waiting period. Your dealer runs the federal NICS check when you pick up the firearm and fill out Form 4473.
Yes. LDWF allows feral hog hunting on private land year-round with landowner permission. Rules on wildlife management areas are tighter, so check the WMA schedule before you go.
A 12-gauge with nontoxic shot, a three-shell plug, a federal duck stamp and the state license. The city page lists the zone and public water.
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 or a local attorney about your own situation.