Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Offers Concealed Carry Course

Press release from the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office:

February 22, 2022

The Caddo Sheriff's Office is offering state-required training course for anyone 21 and older who would like to obtain a concealed handgun permit, said Sheriff Steve Prator.

Citizens can complete most of the state requirements in one stop by attending a class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sheriff's Regional Training Academy on March 12, May 7, September 24, October 22, or November 5. The course includes classroom instruction, firing range instruction, and a qualifications course.

Participants should be familiar with how to safely load and unload their firearm before attending the course. This is only the class needed in order to apply for a Louisiana State Concealed Handgun Permit. More Information about the state permit application and process can be found at www.lsp.org/handguns.html.

The cost to attend is $100 and includes fingerprints. Pre-registration is required by calling Community Programs at 681-0875.

This press release was produced by the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office. The views expressed here are the author’s own.