Open Carry in Louisiana. Do you?

Just be careful with that. Many stores have signs designating them as firearm free zones.

What is the purpose going into a store for drinks?

Very well said!

Be careful going to places while open carrying. I never have done so bevause I got my conceal carry permit but I believe you are not able to enter any business which sells alcohol. If I am remembering correctly. I am sure someone who knows for sure will chime in.

consumption of alcohol

You can conceal carry in a resturant which serves alcohol as long as you don't sit at the bar and you have your CCW. Open Carry is still not allowed in a resturant which serves alcohol for on site consumption.

If you want a long read go here:

Open Carry Discussion with LEOs

Open carrying for the wrong reason is dumb idea. I'm all for most of society being armed and proficient. I hold the responsibility higher than making a political statement. That is just my opinion.

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make sure you handle it appropriately. Don't be a douche just cause you are within your right.

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And it sounds like you could. Not all cops are gun people. Granted you stand a better chance of having a good encounter with LE in this region of the country.

Here's the relative LA revised Statute for those interested:



14:95.5


§95.5. Possession of firearm on premises of alcoholic beverage outlet

A. No person shall intentionally possess a firearm while on the premises of an alcoholic beverage outlet.

B. "Alcoholic beverage outlet" as used herein means any commercial establishment in which alcoholic beverages of either high or low alcoholic content are sold in individual servings for consumption on the premises, whether or not such sales are a primary or incidental purpose of the business of the establishment.

C. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to the owner or lessee of an alcoholic beverage outlet, or to an employee of such owner or lessee, or to a law enforcement officer or other person vested with law enforcement authority acting in the performance of his official duties.

D. Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.

Acts 1985, No. 765, §1.

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however most of them that fall in this category put a sign out that says 50.1 or something like that to signify that you cannot carry.

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51% sign, and it MUST be posted in plain sight.

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I did today without any problems. On the way to the woods and the sidearm was on when I stopped to get drinks and snacks before and after. As always, no problems.

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This is sorta like saying you walked through Mall City, or through Gardere Lane, and nothing happened to you ----- so it must be safe.
Walking through there isn't a safe thing to do, and you were lucky that nothing happened.

99% of people who open carry do so for one (or more) of the following reasons:
A. They want to "exercise their rights"

B. They want to "educate" the public" about the 2nd amendment.

C. They refuse to "bow down to the man" and pay for a CCW permit --- because they should not have to pay money for a right.


While all of these may be laudable goals, they miss the point.

1. We carry a gun for protection.

2. We don't go around attacking people -- the gun is for our use "just in case" we are attacked. (Ambushed).

3. If you are ambushed, you'd better have clear understanding of when you can, and cannot, legally use deadly force in Louisiana (or where ever you are).

4. If you are ambushed while open-carrying, you'd better have very good gun-retention skills. Because the BG (bad guy) knows exactly where you carry your weapon, and he'll take it if he wants it.

5. Cops get all this training. So when they open-carry, they are prepared for gun grabbers.

6. The rest of us carry concealed, so that an ambusher won't even know, (until it's too late), that we have a gun. Much less does he know where it is hidden on my body.

7.In taking my CCW classes, and other handgun training, I have clear picture of when I can justifiably use deadly force to defend myself and others.

8. I also know what to do if a BG tries to take my weapon.

9. From my training I know the capabilities, and the limitations of, my handgun.

10. MY training included sessions with the top handgun instructors on this planet. They have taught me more than just "how to shoot a pistol." They have taught me how to FIGHT with a pistol.

11. MY instructors have taught me to have an attorney retained to defend me in the event I have to shoot someone. And they helped me find the right lawyer.



If you have all these skills, you may be good-to-go with your open carry. If you lack any of these, you are a menace -------- to yourself and/or to the public.
Get some serious training. You'll find that there's Little (If any) need to open carry once you have a quality holster, a good gunbelt, and the proper "carry cloths." Concealed carry lets you maintain the element of surprise.

REMEMBER: If you're the dude open-carrying, you're also the dude with the "SHOOT ME FIRST" sign on his chest. If something bad goes down, you'll be viewed as he first threat that needs to be eliminated.