Is open carry of firearms legal in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, open carry of firearms is legal without the need for a license. Louisiana is an open carry state, meaning that individuals can carry firearms openly in most public places without a permit or license. This is why the correct answer is option A.

Option B stating that open carry is illegal in Louisiana is incorrect. Option C stating that open carry is legal but with a permit is also incorrect, as open carry does not require a permit in Louisiana. Option D, which mentions that open carry is only allowed in rural areas, is also incorrect as open carry is generally permitted throughout the state, not limited to rural areas.