Indiana Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws

Indiana is a shall issue state.

Yes. There is no statute prohibiting the purchase or use of pepper spray in Indiana.

No. There are no magazine capacity restrictions for handguns in Indiana.

Yes. Constitutional carry went into effect on July 1st, 2022. It allows anyone who is at least 18 years old that can legally possess a firearm to carry openly or concealed without a license.​

Yes. The Gun Owners’ Bill of Rights provided by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita states, "Handguns, shotguns, and rifles are allowed in the vehicles of all persons 18 years of age and older who have not been deemed an 'improper person' by the state."

Any 'proper person,' as defined in Indiana Code Section 35-47-1-7, may have a handgun in his or her vehicle without a license.

An individual without a license may carry a handgun in a vehicle that is owned, leased, rented or otherwise legally controlled by him or her or legally controlled by another person, if the handgun is:

• • Unloaded
  • Not readily accessible
  • Secured in a case

See Indiana Code Section 35-47-2-1.

Yes, there is no statute making it illegal to concealed carry with a valid license in bars or restaurants, unless posted.

No person may adopt or enforce an ordinance, resolution, policy or rule that prohibits an employee from possessing a firearm or ammunition that is locked in the trunk of the employee’s vehicle, kept in the glove compartment of the employee’s locked vehicle, or stored out of plain sight in the employee’s locked vehicle. This restriction does not apply in various, specifically named locations including school property and private residences (see section (2)(b) for the list of locations).

[Ind. Code § 34-28-7-2.]

Yes, Indiana has a red flag law.A law enforcement officer to file a sworn affidavit with a court for the seizure of firearms.

[Ind. Code § 35-47-14-2]

Yes. Non-resident licenses are granted for out-of-state residents who have a regular place of business or employment in Indiana

No, there is no duty to inform a law enforcement officer that you're carrying a concealed firearm in Indiana.

[Ind. Code § 35.47.2.1]

Not addressed in state statutes.

As a responsibly armed American, regardless of the laws in your state, it is unwise to carry while under the influence of any substance that could impair your judgement, slow your reaction times, or impact your decision-making abilities. Any decision you make while carrying a firearm could have life-altering consequences.

Yes. Carrying a handgun is permitted for anyone legally entitled to carry a firearm to carry a handgun in or on the person’s property or on property another person legally controls if that person consents to the carrying of a handgun on the property.

[Ind. Code § 35-47-2-1(1)(b)]

No. Private firearms transfers are not subject to a background check requirement, although federal and state purchaser prohibitions, including age restrictions, still apply.

No. There is no waiting period after purchasing a handgun in Indiana.

An applicant must:

• Be at least 18 years old;
• Have a “proper reason” to carry a handgun ("proper reason" can mean for the defense of oneself or the state of Indiana);
• Be of good character and reputation;
• Be a citizen of the United States or a non-citizen of the United States who is allowed to carry a firearm in the United States under federal law; and
• Be a proper person to be licensed. A "proper person" is someone who​​​​​ does​:​
  • Not have a conviction for resisting law enforcement within the last 5 years;
  • Not have a conviction for a crime for which the person could have been sentenced for more than 1 year;
  • Not have a conviction for a crime of domestic violence, unless a court has restored the person's right to possess a firearm;
  • Not be prohibited by a court order from possessing a handgun;
  • Not have a record of being an alcohol or drug abuser as defined by the state of Indiana;
  • Not have documented evidence which would give rise to a reasonable belief that the person has a propensity for violent or emotionally unstable conduct;
  • Not make a false statement of material fact on the application;
  • Not have a conviction for any crime involving an inability to safely handle a handgun;
  • Not have a conviction for violation of the provisions of Article 47 within 5 years;
  • Not have an adjudication as a delinquent child for an act that would be a felony if committed by an adult, if the person applying for a license or permit under this chapter is less than 23 years of age;
  • Not have been involuntarily committed, other than a temporary commitment for observation or evaluation, to a mental institution by a court, board, commission or other lawful authority;
  • Not have been the subject of a 90-day commitment or regular commitment; and
  • Not have been found by a court to be mentally incompetent, including being found not guilty by reason of insanity or guilty but too mentally ill or incompetent to stand trial.
• Not have been convicted of a felony;
• Not have been arrested for a Class A or Class B felony, or any other felony that was committed while armed with a deadly weapon or that involved the use of violence, if a court has found probable cause to believe that the person committed the offense charged;
• Not have had a license to carry a handgun suspended, unless the person’s license has been reinstated; and
• Meet federal law requirements.

*Consult with an attorney if you have any questions about your eligibility. If you don’t have an attorney, you can find one by contacting the State Bar of Indiana.

60 days

Out-of-state residents who have a regular place of business or employment in Indiana qualify for a 4-year personal-protection firearm license. Your local agency will be the sheriff of the county in which you have a regular place of business or employment. The following documents will be required: 

• A notarized out-of-state affidavit form; and 
• Proof of employment on company letterhead.

The process is the same as for residents.

To obtain a duplicate Indiana Handgun License, log in to the Indiana State Police Handgun Licensing Portal and follow the prompts to request your duplicate.

• Carry in bars/restaurants that serve alcohol? Yes, unless posted.
• Carry in my vehicle without a permit/license? Yes.
• Carry in roadside rest areas? Yes.
• Carry in state/national parks, state/national forests, and WMAs? Yes.
• Carry in places of worship?  Yes, provided handguns are not prohibited on the property.  [Ind. Code § 35.47.9.1(a)(6)] 
• Carry in places of worship located on school property? Yes, for license holders attending a worship service or religious ceremony conducted at a house of worship located on school property and for employees or volunteers who are concealed carrying as part of the person's official duties at a house of worship located on school property, provided handguns are not prohibited on the property. [Ind. Code § 35.47.9.1(a)(6)] 

There is no known statute in Indiana making it illegal to wear a COVID mask while carrying concealed. In addition, a representative from the office of Gov. Eric Holcomb has indicated that a protective COVID-19 mask does not interfere with the ability to carry.

Yes, however, it is not legal to take a deer with a handgun while bow hunting.