Louisiana Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

Are background checks required for private gun sales in Louisiana?

1. Yes, for all firearm sales

2. No

3. Yes, but only for handguns

4. Yes, for all sales at gun shows

The correct answer is: No

In Louisiana, background checks are not required for private gun sales. This means that individuals can sell firearms to each other without the need for a background check. While licensed gun dealers are still required to conduct background checks on buyers, private sellers are exempt from this requirement. This is why option B is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because background checks are not required for all firearm sales in Louisiana. Option C is incorrect because background checks are not only required for handguns in Louisiana. Option D is incorrect because background checks are not required for all sales at gun shows in Louisiana.