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Are Airguns Legal in Louisiana?
Yes. Airguns are legal here for adults.
No meaningful state or national barrier for adult buyers, though local rules can still apply.
Tier 4: Permissive
No meaningful state-level barrier for adult buyers. Local rules may still apply.
LA
The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Louisiana is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationNot a firearm
Age ruleNo state rule
PossessionFree for adults
Transfer / saleNo state process
TransportNo state rule
PreemptionPartial preemption
The rules in detail
Classification
Not a firearm
Not a firearm under state law.
Age rule
No state rule
Permitless carry post-2024; no specific airgun age rule.
Possession
Free for adults
Lawful for adults.
Transfer / sale
No state process
No state-imposed transfer process.
Transport
No state rule
No state-specific transport rules.
Preemption
Partial preemption
Standard firearms preemption.
Hunting with an airgun
Deer allowed with PCP; small game and quadrupeds allowed with air rifles
Deer
Allowed with conditions
Allowed with conditions: pre-charged pneumatic devices during modern firearm season (≥ .30 cal and ≥ 150 gr at ≥ 800 fps, or ≥ 215 ft-lbs; arrows/bolts with broadheads): R.S. 56:116.3(H), Act 215 of 2022. Act 509 of 2026 (eff. Aug. 1, 2026) directs the commission to provide for PCPs in primitive firearms season; LDWF's 2026-27 primitive gear list does not include them yet.
Turkey
Not allowed / prohibited
Not allowed
Small game
Explicitly allowed
Allowed for squirrels and rabbits
Predators
Explicitly allowed
Allowed for raccoons, opossum, coyotes, armadillos, and feral hogs (outlaw quadrupeds context)
Other big game
Unresolved / not addressed
Unresolved
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This is a plain-language summary compiled from primary statutes and official guidance. It isn't legal advice. Laws change and local rules vary, so verify the current rules with the relevant authority before buying, selling, or hunting.