Concealed Carry Renewal Class
in Walker, LA

A Louisiana concealed handgun permit lasts five years. State law lets you file your renewal from 120 days before the expiration date until 60 days after it. Louisiana State Police asks that you send it in about 90 days ahead so the new permit arrives before the old one runs out.

If you miss the 60-day window after expiration, the renewal option is gone and you have to file a brand-new application with the full first-time training. Check the date on your permit now.

Your renewal training must be completed within one year before you renew. It covers the same topics as the original class and includes the same 36-round live-fire qualification: 12 rounds each at 6, 10 and 15 feet. The law does not set a minimum number of hours for renewal, which is why this class is a half day instead of a full one.

Two things catch people out. A DD-214 can stand in for training on a first application in some cases, but it cannot replace renewal training. And the free online course on the State Police website does not count toward a permit.

A lifetime permit does not end the training requirement. Lifetime holders must send State Police proof of training every five years or the permit is suspended. This class gives you that proof.

• Your handgun (rentals are available for a small fee)
• 50 rounds of ammunition
• Eye and ear protection
• A valid driver's license or state ID

Renewals are filed with the Louisiana State Police Concealed Handgun Permit Unit, online at chp.la.gov or by mail. The renewal fee is the same as the original permit fee: $125 for a five-year resident permit, with half-price fees for applicants 65 and older and for active-duty military. You can check a pending application with the Search Application tool on the same site.