La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § I-1311

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024

Section I-1311 - Handgun Training Requirements

A. Upon initial application to the department for a permit, all applicants shall demonstrate competence with a handgun by any one of the following:

1. completion of any Department of Public Safety and Corrections approved firearms safety or training course which shall include at least a minimum of nine hours of instruction as detailed below:

a. one hour of instruction on handgun nomenclature and safe handling procedures of a revolver and semi-automatic pistol;

b. one hour of instruction on ammunition knowledge and fundamentals of pistol shooting;

c. one hour of instruction on handgun shooting positions;

d. three hours of instruction on the use of deadly force and conflict resolution which shall include a review of R.S. 14:18 through 14:22 and which may include a review of any other laws relating to the use of deadly force;

e. one hour of instruction on child access prevention; and

f. two hours of actual live range fire and proper handgun cleaning procedures:

i. live range fire shall include at a minimum 12 rounds each at 6 feet, 10 feet and 15 feet for a total of 36 rounds;

ii. each applicant or permittee shall perform at least one safe reload of the handgun at each distance;

iii. each applicant or permittee shall score 100 percent hits within the silhouette portion of an N.R.A. B-27 type silhouette target with at least 36 rounds;

2. completion of the N.R.A. Personal Protection In The Home Course or Personal Protection Outside the Home Course including instruction in child access prevention conducted by an N.R.A. certified instructor;

3. completion of the N.R.A. Basic Pistol Shooting course including instruction in child access prevention conducted by a N.R.A. certified instructor;

4. possession of a current valid license or permit to carry a concealed handgun issued by a parish law enforcement officer;

5. completion of a law enforcement training academy program certified by P.O.S.T.; or

6. proof of completion of small arms training while serving with the armed forces of The United States of America as described in R.S. 40:1379.3(D)(1) dated within 60 months of date of the application;

7. for personnel on active duty or serving in one of the National Guard or reserve components of the armed forces, possession of a certification of completion of basic training with service record evidence of having successfully completed small arms training and qualification;

8. for personnel released or retired from active duty or the National Guard or reserve components of the armed forces for more than 60 months, possession of proof indicating combat service and an "honorable discharge" or "general discharge under honorable conditions" as evidenced by a Department of Defense Form 214 (DD-214) and completion of the following.

a. A three-hour course of instruction on the use of deadly force and conflict resolution which shall include a review of R.S. 14:18-22 and which may include a review of any other laws relating to the use of deadly force within the preceding 60 months.

b. A one-hour course of instruction on child access prevention within the preceding 60 months.

B. Upon renewal application to the concealed handgun permit unit for a permit, all applicants shall demonstrate competence with a handgun by attending a course taught by a department approved instructor consisting of the following:

1. instruction on handgun nomenclature and safe handling procedures for a revolver and a semi-automatic pistol;

2. instruction on ammunition knowledge and fundamentals of pistol shooting;

3. instruction on handgun shooting positions;

4. instruction on the use of deadly force and conflict resolution which shall include a review of R.S. 14:18-14:22 and which may include a review of any other laws relating to use of deadly force;

5. instruction on child access prevention; and

6. actual live range fire and proper handgun cleaning procedures:

a. live range fire shall include at a minimum 12 rounds each at 6 feet, 10 feet and 15 feet for a total of 36 rounds;

b. each applicant or permittee shall perform at least one safe reload of the handgun at each distance;

c. each applicant or permittee shall score 100 percent hits within the silhouette portion of an N.R.A. B-27 type silhouette target with at least 36 rounds.

C. No certification or completion from any firearms training course or class available to the public offered by a law enforcement agency, college, or private or public institution or organization or firearm training school shall be accepted unless said course received prior approval from the department in accordance with R.S. 40:1379.3(D)(1)(b), (c), and (e).

1. The provider of any course offered for the purpose of certification to obtain a concealed handgun permit shall submit a detailed course syllabus and any course materials to the department in order for the department to evaluate said course for approval pursuant to R.S. 40:1379.3(D)(1)(b), (c), and (e). If the provider fails to provide training in a manner consistent with the approved course syllabus and materials, the department shall revoke the provider's approval to conduct said courses.

2. The course syllabus shall include the name and address of the instructors and a certified true copy of the instructors' N.R.A. or P.O.S.T. instructor certification.

D. Any teaching or training required under this Part shall be conducted by a current NRA-certified or P.O.S.T.-certified instructor who has registered his name and certification with the department. In order to become registered and maintain that registration with the department an instructor shall:

1. submit a completed copy of DPSSP Form 6702 instructor information form;

2. submit a course syllabus that includes the curriculum described in LAC 55:I.1311.A and LAC 55:I.1307.D;

3. keep up to date his name, address, phone number, an e-mail address, and instructor certificates (on a yearly basis);

4. submit a contact number that may be released to applicants to schedule courses. The listing of an e-mail address is optional. In the event that the instructor's contact information is not valid or certification has expired, the instructor shall be removed from the department's approved instructor list.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § I-1311

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police, LR 22:849 (September 1996), amended LR 28:1484 (June 2002), LR 38:1283 (May 2012).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1379.1, 40:1379.3, 40:1381, and 40:1382.