Carrying in New Orleans

[Laneman]

OK, I've reviewed the airport rules for packaging and the Louisiana rules for carrying, just want to double check here.
Texas Airport: gun unloaded in a locked hard side case. Ammo in an approved ammo box. Declare gun at counter. Gun is inspected and tagged with my signature, placed in checked baggage.

Question on the Louisiana "no carry in the permitted area of an establishment" rule: Are there restaurants that have no booze sections? Please tell me I can carry when I go for a bowl of gumbo in place that also sells beer. Is there such thing as a no alcohol section, just like a no smoking section?

Looks like I have to ask my louisiana relatives permission to carry into their home when I visit. How awkward. The alternative is to leave my piece in the car where it will get stolen. Any comments from people who have transported in the airports or carried in Louisiana would be welcomed.

[ELB]

Only taking one gun to N.O.?

Sorry I don't know the ins and outs of Lousiana carry law, but I recall one of their legislators being quoted in the TSRA magazine (during a session that dealt with concealed carry), "When I travel around Lousiana, I carries me a gun. When I go to New Orleans, I carries me TWO guns."

Good luck!

[gregthehand]

I currently work in Port Fourchon, LA. Before this I lived in New Orleans for a while. As far as the alcohol thing you can wear your pistol into places that serve alcohol (ie Chillis, Outback, etc etc.)

Now as far as people's home as well as places posted with ghost busters type signs. I was told by an instructor that all they can do is ask you to leave or un-arm and you have so or it's tresspassing.

Have fun in New Orleans. Don't dress like a big ole Texas or locals will see it and try to take advantage. Pan-handling is really bad around the tourist areas. If you look like a tourist someone will ask you for money or try to hustle you every 20 ft. Additionally don't take ANYTHING from anyone off the street. No matter how "free" they say it is. Check out the WWII meusem and a swamp tour if you can they are both really cool. If you don't like crowds hit Bourbon and the Quarter on Sunday and youc an avoid the crowds and drinks are cheaper.

[Laneman]

Thanks for the tips everyone. I'm from New Orleans, so I remember all the scams they play on tourists. I have had the good fortune of escaping to live in a better place. I like the quote of carrying two guns, I've actually thought of it for this trip.

[Afff_667]

I certainly sympathize with the "two guns" concept for NOLA. I ain't going back....ever.

[Kythas]

I ain't going back....ever.

I spent two years there as a cop. I'll never again go to Mardi Gras.