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LA SB419
Bill
Status
4/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Caleb Kleinpeter
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the use of pre-charged pneumatic devices (air-powered guns) for deer hunting during Louisiana's primitive firearm season, in addition to currently allowed breech-loading rifles of .35 caliber or larger
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Pre-charged pneumatic devices must meet minimum specifications: .30 caliber or larger projectile, 150 grains minimum weight, and 800 feet per second muzzle velocity, or any combination producing at least 215 foot-pounds of muzzle energy
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Deer hunting during primitive firearm season remains limited to still hunting in designated state areas
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Magnified scopes continue to be permitted on any weapon authorized for primitive firearm season
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Effective August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Provides for use of pre-charged pneumatic devices to take deer during primitive firearm season. (8/1/26)
HUNTERS/HUNTING
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
4/22/2026