Louisiana Stun Gun Laws 2026 | College Student & Campus Guide

Campus Policies at Major Louisiana Colleges

⚠️ Campus policies change annually. Always verify with your school's student handbook or Dean of Students office before carrying any device.

College	City	Stun Gun	Personal Alarm	Notes & Policy
Louisiana State University	Baton Rouge	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	LSU prohibits dangerous weapons on campus including stun guns under its student code of conduct. View policy →
Tulane University	New Orleans	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	Tulane is a private university and prohibits all weapons on campus including stun guns and Tasers. View policy →
Loyola University New Orleans	New Orleans	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	Loyola New Orleans is a private university and prohibits all weapons on campus. View policy →
University of New Orleans	New Orleans	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	UNO prohibits dangerous weapons on campus. Stun guns are included in the weapons prohibition. View policy →
Southeastern Louisiana University	Hammond	❌ Banned	✅ Allowed	SLU prohibits weapons on campus under university policy. View policy →

Louisiana has one of the most permissive minimum ages for stun gun possession in the country — adults 17 and older may possess without a permit. But every major Louisiana university bans them on campus, making a personal alarm and pepper spray the practical everyday carry for Louisiana students.

What Louisiana Law Actually Says

Louisiana Revised Statutes § 14:95 permits adults 17+ to possess stun guns without a permit. There are no size or voltage restrictions. Prohibited locations include school grounds and government buildings. Convicted felons are prohibited from possession.

Campus Reality

LSU, Tulane, Loyola New Orleans, UNO, and Southeastern Louisiana all ban stun guns on campus. For students in New Orleans specifically, the campus ban applies regardless of the city's generally permissive carry environment.

What to Carry Instead

For Louisiana students, a personal alarm and pepper spray are the right combination. The She's Birdie Personal Alarm ($29.99) is unrestricted everywhere. The SABRE Campus Safety Pepper Gel ($11.99) is legal in Louisiana with no restrictions.

New Orleans students: A personal alarm and pepper spray are your best everyday carry tools on and off campus. Both are legal and effective.

For self-defense tools that are legal on every campus: see our complete dorm safety kit guide and best personal alarms for college students.

Important: Campus policies change. Always verify current pepper spray rules directly with your student's campus police department or housing office before move-in day. State law sets the minimum — individual colleges can be more restrictive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are stun guns legal in Louisiana?

Yes, for adults 17+ without a permit. Louisiana Revised Statutes § 14:95 permits stun gun possession with a minimum age of 17 — lower than most states.

Can you bring a stun gun to a Louisiana college campus?

No. LSU, Tulane, Loyola New Orleans, UNO, and all major Louisiana campuses ban stun guns on campus.

What self-defense tool is legal on every Louisiana campus?

A personal alarm is unrestricted on every Louisiana campus. Pepper spray is also legal for Louisiana adults 17+ and permitted on most Louisiana campuses.

Is New Orleans safe for college students?

New Orleans has neighborhoods with elevated crime rates. For Tulane, Loyola, and UNO students, a personal alarm and pepper spray are practical everyday carry tools for off-campus areas.

What should parents send with Louisiana college students for safety?

A personal alarm, pepper spray, and dorm door alarm cover the key safety bases. All are legal under Louisiana law and permitted on Louisiana campuses.