Federal law prohibits domestic violence offenders from owning or possessing a gun, regardless of if they’re charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. This is because statistics show that femicide of dating partners increases by approximately 400% if abusers have access to guns. Louisiana law specifically prohibits offenders from owning or possessing a gun for at least 10 years following their sentence, probation, or parole. If offenders break this law, they must pay a $1,000 to $5,000 fine and/or spend 1 to 20 years behind bars.