Indiana Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws

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

Yes. 

Yes. However, stun guns and Tasers are regulated differently in Indiana. Stun guns are legal to purchase and possess without a license for anyone at least 18 years old. Tasers can only be carried with a valid concealed carry license.

[Ind. Code §§ 35-47-8-4, 35-47-8-5 and 35-31.5-2-86 ]

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. Armor-piercing handgun ammunition is prohibited.

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. Concealed carry is permitted at roadside rest areas in Indiana.

As of July 1, 2022 when its permitless carry law goes into effect, Indiana does not require a license to carry a handgun in a vehicle if the person is not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a handgun.

Though there is a permitless carry law, Indiana still places restrictions on people who carry handguns in vehicles if they would not meet the eligibility requirements for a license to carry. People who would be ineligible for a license to carry but are not prohibited from firearms possession under state or federal law may still carry firearms in their vehicles or the vehicles of others if the handgun is unloaded, not readily accessible, and secured in a case.

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

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]

No. "No Weapons Allowed" signs are not enforced in Indiana.

No. However, concealed carry registry information is available for law enforcement.

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.

No definition of brandishing was found in Indiana law. However, a person who knowingly or intentionally points a firearm at another person commits a crime.

[Ind. Code § 35-47-4-3]

Criminal Recklessness - A person who recklessly, knowingly or intentionally performs an act that creates a substantial risk of bodily injury to another person commits criminal recklessness.

[Ind. Code § 35-42-2-2]

No. Handguns do not need to be registered in Indiana.

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.

No. A permit is not required to purchase 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.

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.

To update your name or address on your Indiana Handgun License, log in to the Indiana State Police Handgun Licensing Portal and follow the prompts to update your information.

Moving to Indiana and interested in applying for a license? How soon can you apply?Indiana issues licenses to residents and out-of-state residents who have a regular place of business or employment in Indiana only. You can apply for your license to the Indiana State Police once you have established your residence in Indiana.

Moving from Indiana and have an Indiana resident license? Does that license transfer to your new state? Is there a grace period during which your Indiana license remains valid?If a person with an Indiana license to carry a handgun establishes residency in another state, the license expires upon the establishment of residence in the other state.

As of July 1, 2021, 

• 5 year state license fee $0
• Lifetime state license fee $0

There are fees for IDEMIA Electronic Fingerprinting and background checks.

Indiana Licenses to Carry Handguns are either “qualified” or “unlimited.” A qualified license will be issued for hunting and target practice only. An unlimited license is issued for the purpose of the protection of life and property.

• Schools, except school resource officers and others that are authorized by school administration [Ind. Code Ann. § 35-47-9-1];
• School buses [Ind. Code Ann. § 35-47-9-2];
• Child care institutions run or overseen by Child Welfare Services [465 IAC 2-9-80(b)(3), 2-10-79(b)(3), 2-11-80(b)(3), 2-12-78(b)(3) & 2-13-77(b)(3)];
• Indiana State Fair [80 IAC 11-2-2(b)];
• Indiana State Government Center Campus (Capitol building, State Library, etc.) [25 IAC 8-3-1];
• Department of Workforce Development [646 IAC 5-13-3];
• Airports and commercial or charter aircraft [Ind. Code Ann. § 35-47-6-1];
• Horse tracks;
• Shipping port controlled by the Indiana Port Commission [130 IAC 4-1-7];
• Riverboat casinos [68 IAC 1-7-1];
• Some courtrooms [IC 35-47-11.1-4]; and
• Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by federal law or state law or regulation.

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.

Yes. A person who knowingly or intentionally interferes with the legal taking of a game animal by another person with intent to prevent the taking is guilty of hunter harassment. A person who knowingly or intentionally enters or remains upon public land  or upon private land without permission of the owner or the owner's agent, with intent to violate this section, is guilty of hunter harassment.

[IC § 14-22-37-2]