Armed Security Guard / Louisiana
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Louisiana Armed Security Guard License Requirements

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Provides security services with authorization to carry a firearm.

What the Louisiana data shows for Armed Security Guards

Louisiana's path to armed security guard licensure runs through 61 hours of approved instruction with no mandatory state exam, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Louisiana folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Security Guard Training".

Budget $189 to get started, plus $115 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 8-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Not typically reciprocal.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
62/100
Armed Security Guard · Louisiana

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training B
61 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$189
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$58/yr
$115 every 2 years
Continuing Education B+
4.0 hrs/yr
8 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Louisiana

Education / Training Hours
Security Guard Training
61 hours
Exam Requirement
Not Required
Initial License Fee
$189
Renewal Fee
$115
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
8 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Louisiana licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Armed Security Guard in Louisiana? ▼
In Louisiana, the license path calls for 61 education/training hours, and a $189 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as an Armed Security Guard in Louisiana? ▼
To become a licensed armed security guard in Louisiana, you must meet the state's requirements including 61 hours of education. Contact the Louisiana licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Armed Security Guard license to Louisiana from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for armed security guards nationally works like this: Not typically reciprocal. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Louisiana. Verify the specifics with the Louisiana licensing board.
Does Louisiana require a background check for Armed Security Guard licensing? ▼
Louisiana does require a background check before issuing an armed security guard license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Armed Security Guard in Louisiana? ▼
Louisiana ties continued armed security guard licensure to 8 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $115 renewal fee.

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Armed Security Guard in Louisiana, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an armed security guard-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Louisiana's armed security guard requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Armed Security Guard in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state armed security guard license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Louisiana's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Louisiana overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Louisiana licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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