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Yes The way I understand it your vehicle is your castle. An extension of “your home is your castle”. Subject to same search and seizure laws as your home. OT Defense lawyers could give us the correct answer if I’m wrong.

This was posted on the OB last week in a similar thread. The whole "extension of your home" is an oversimplification of Louisiana law that, apparently, isn't accurate.

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A car in LA is a constitutionally protected area, not a extension of your home. There are many things law enforcement can do with your car that does not apply to your home. For example searching your home requires your permission, or a search warrant, searching your car only requires your permission or probable cause.

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Posted by TigerOnThe Hill

Springhill, LA

Member since Sep 2008

6812 posts

Posted on 12/19/17 at 11:58 am to MWP

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I have never declared I am carrying although I think when they run your plates it identifies you as a CHL holder. If they have probable cause for a search then I would make them aware at that point but for a simple traffic stop I am not.

You're certainly free to do what you want to, but for anyone else reading this who's not sure what to do, it's good for them to know their legal responsibility as a CCW holder in LA. LA rules are pretty straight forward in this regard and do not require probable cause. Rules vary from state to stare. Therefore when I travel outside of LA, I routinely tell the LEO.

"Informing Law Enforcement of Carry:
The permit shall be retained by the permittee who shall immediately
produce it upon the request of any law enforcement officer. Anyone who
fails to do so shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars.
Additionally, when any peace officer approaches a permittee in an
official manner or with an identified purpose, the permittee shall:

1. Notify the officer that he has a weapon on his person;
2. Submit to a pat down;
3. Allow the officer to temporarily disarm him.

Automobile carry:
Louisiana law does not expressly prohibit the carrying of handguns in
vehicles. This is a complicated issue. We suggest that you refer to
Louisiana Revised Statutes (L.R.S.) Title 14 Sections 95; 95.1; 95.2;
95.6; 95.7; 95.8. Information on these statutes can be obtained at
www.legis.state.la.us/tsrs/search.html or in the “Laws and Rules”
section of our web page."
LINK for some LA rules.

Be careful just asking people or making phone calls to find out rules/regulations you can find out yourself. Free information is not always correct. Best to look it up yourself. If you're worried about someone (LEO) not knowing the rules, make a copy of them and keep them in your car.

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