LRS 40:1379.1.G allows the Sheriff to issue concealed handgun permits to
citizens who live and/or work in Jefferson Parish. This permit is
only valid within
Jefferson Parish and does not permit the carrying of a concealed weapon outside
of the Parish. The permit is valid for one (1) year and must be renewed
annually.
All applicants must meet certain minimum requirements in order to be considered
eligible for a Jefferson Parish Concealed Handgun Permit. Click the link below
to review these requirements.
Jefferson Parish Concealed Handgun Permit – Minimum Requirements
Applications are available from our Gun Permits Section (located on the 1st
floor of Building B in our Westbank Administration Building at 1233 Westbank
Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058) or online (see links below). For security
purposes, applications must be delivered in person. Office hours of the Gun
Permits Section are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
A $25.00 non-refundable processing fee must be paid prior to issuance of the
permit. A $10,000 personal surety bond may also be required.
Please call 504-363-5632 or email us at
gunpermits@jpso.com for an appointment
or further details.
Click the applicable application form below, complete the form, print it out and
bring it to our office for review and approval.
JPSO Concealed Handgun Permit Application – New Permit
JPSO Concealed Handgun Permit Application – Renewal Permit
Once issued a Jefferson Parish Concealed Handgun Permit, each permittee has
certain duties that he or she must abide by. In addition, State Laws prohibit
the carrying of a concealed weapon in certain locations. Please click on the
links below to view further details
Jefferson Parish Concealed Handgun Permit – Duties of Permittees
Jefferson Parish Concealed Handgun Permit – Prohibited Locations
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