Indiana

[R. Emmelman]

Greetings from the Hoosier state.

Here is a summery of Indiana gun law and permits.

**** Please do not consider this as legal advise and if you have any questions consult a lawyer. There may be other laws and regulations, consult with a lawyer or the Indiana State Police. ****


Indiana has two permits.
1. Target/Hunting permit. Allow carrying of a handgun to a target range and for hunting.
2. Personal protection. Allow carrying wherever not restricted by other laws.
The only difference in obtaining these is the cost. Requirements are the same.

Non-Resident permits are only issued to those who have a business interest in Indiana. You cannot obtain a non-resident permit unless you have a business interest.

Where you may carry.
You may carry anywhere in the state of Indiana with the following exceptions.
(This is not all inclusive. There may be other places restricted)
1. Schools or school properties (public and private) Also churches with daycare/schools.
2. Facilities or properties use by a school for a school function. (i.e. the zoo or children’s museum)
3. Local city property if so deemed by that city (i.e. city parks, city owned buildings, etc.) Public streets and highways excepted.
4. Indiana state parks.
5. Federal owned buildings
6. Children services (ie. Detention centers, halfway houses, guardian homes).
7. Jails/prisons etc. (Halfway houses etc.)
8. Secured buildings and airports (i.e. court houses).
9. When asked to leave private property.

Indiana does require concealed carry but open carry is not widely done. “Printing� is not a problem.

Disclosure to law enforcement is not required (but is probably a good idea). If requested you must produce your permit.

Registration of firearms is not required.

If you have any questions please contact me.

**** Please do not consider this as legal advise and if you have any questions consult a lawyer. There may be other laws and regulations, consult with a lawyer or the Indiana State Police. ****

[Charles L. Cotton]

Thanks for the information on Indiana and welcome to the forum. I know I sent you a welcome by PM, but I really appreciate you posting this information.

Chas.

[anygunanywhere]

Always nice to hear from a Hoosier.

[dws1117]

Welcome to the forum. Thans for posting the information. Always nice to have input form other states.

[HighVelocity]

Welcome and thanks for the info. I have a lot of family in Indiana, I was there last week in fact. :)

[stevie_d_64]

Thats a great summary...Very useful...

And Welcome!

[SFC Stu]

I travel through Indiana on my way from Missouri to PA. I have carried in your state for 3 years and never had a problem. I have never seen a "NO FIREARMS" sign in your state! SFC Stu

[RioShooter]

Thanks for sharing the info. It's nice to see that Indiana respects the right of self-protection.

GO BOILERS!

Chuck

[txgho1911]

Indiana Legislature is reek with apathy and in fighting so everyone wins. We know that doesn't happen. Somewhere in all the back and forth we have a bill allowing for lifetime liscensing.
There will be a choice of the 4 year or a lietime liscense.
I believe the version that went to the govenor allows for the lifetime liscence only for renewals.
We had a HB and State senate version. They started out only going for online renewals and when the State police supported it with an estemated 375k price tag we figured they where feeling overworked.
I or someone else will update further when this session is over and the smoke clears.

[stevie_d_64]

Indiana Legislature is reek with apathy and in fighting so everyone wins. We know that doesn't happen. Somewhere in all the back and forth we have a bill allowing for lifetime liscensing.
There will be a choice of the 4 year or a lietime liscense.
I believe the version that went to the govenor allows for the lifetime liscence only for renewals.
We had a HB and State senate version. They started out only going for online renewals and when the State police supported it with an estemated 375k price tag we figured they where feeling overworked.
I or someone else will update further when this session is over and the smoke clears.

I can't help but notice this "375k"...

Is that what the state police said it would take to run the lifetime licensing, or was that a misquote on the price of a Indiana "lifetime" CHL type license...

I feel stupid for asking, but not really...

[UNBLVR]

Saw this on another forum...sorry, they didn't include a link.

Daniels OKs gun bills
By JENNIFER WHITSON Courier & Press Indianapolis bureau (317) 631-7405 or whitsonj@courierpress.com
March 22, 2006

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed two bills pushed by gun-rights advocates in a brief Statehouse ceremony Tuesday.

One change, effective July 1, will allow gun owners to get a lifetime carrying permit. Under current law, if gun owners want to carry their guns, they must apply for a carrying permit, pay a $25 fee and renew the permit every four years.

The new law, which was sponsored by state Rep. Troy Woodruff, R-Vincennes, allows current permit holders to pay $100 to convert to a lifetime, unlimited carrying permit. A new lifetime carrying permit would cost $125. Owners could also still opt to get a four-year permit, but the act increases the price to $40.

The cost for a lifetime qualified license, issued for hunting and target practice, will be $60 to convert an existing license and $75 for a new lifetime license.

Gun rights advocates backed the bill and said Indiana would be the first state in the nation with a lifetime carrying permit. Several proponents, including roughly 35 people from 2nd


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Amendment Patriots in Southwestern Indiana, came to the Statehouse for a Tuesday signing ceremony with the governor.

"This is really a big deal," said Steve McBrian of Boonville, who is also running for the House District 74 seat.

Thomas Weddle of Fort Branch made the trip with his wife and five children.

"I came up for my children to see government in action and how citizens can make a difference by representing their beliefs to the Legislature," Weddle said.

Jim Tomes, leader of the group, said the legislation passed this year was the most progress the state has seen on gun rights in years.

"This year, by far, we have the most spectacular goals we've accomplished," Tomes said.

The bill also requires the Indiana State Police to set up an online application process and participate in the National Instate Criminal Background Check System if federal funds are available to pay for the changes.

The second bill adds a provision on using force for self defense, stating that a person does not have a duty to retreat before using reasonable force to protect himself or another person who is in danger.

The amended law also now states that a person does not have a duty to first try to flee before using deadly force to defend against someone breaking into his home or car.

Representatives from national gun rights groups also attended the ceremony. Daniels said that with the deadline for signing bills into laws, he can only spare enough time to do ceremonies for the most noteworthy.

"For those of us who believe the 2nd Amendment means exactly what is says ... this is exactly the kind of step we need to take," Daniels said.

Joe

[tomc]

Welcome to the forum. Its good to hear from other states.

I do have a question that you or someone here may help with.

I understand that the Indiana license is a "license to carry". Indiana is also an open carry state, but one must have a license to carry to do so.

Texas and Indiana have reciprocity. If I carry in Indiana with my Texas CHL, I understand that I must obey the carry rules and laws of Indiana.

Now for my question. Since my license is a "concealed handgun license", can I only carry concealed in Indiana, not open? I remember a thread on PDO that implied that my license to carry concealed was like a restriction on a driver's license; while in Indiana I have to obey Indiana laws, but since I'm only licensed to carry concealed, I can only carry concealed in Indiana. The same would apply to a license that limited the firearm, such as revolver only, or firearm ID by serial number.

Is this correct, or am I off track on this.

Thanks for any help I can get.

[Annie]

Hi from another Hoosier.

I live in NE Indiana and I've just recently been re-introduced to shooting. I forgot how much fun it was.

I found a link to this site on the Women And Guns site and decided to check it out (thanks, GrannyGlock).

I currently carry a S&W.38, but I'm getting ready to puchase my first 1911 (a Kimber Eclipse Ultra Carry II). I hope I'll be able to pick up lots of useful info here.

since I'm only licensed to carry concealed, I can only carry concealed in Indiana. The same would apply to a license that limited the firearm, such as revolver only, or firearm ID by serial number.

Is this correct, or am I off track on this.

Thanks for any help I can get.

According to my local PD, you'd be correct in your assumption.

[Diode]

Welcome Fellow Hoosier. You have found a great forum.

[GrannyGlock]

Hi, Annie. Glad you decided to check us out!