Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
Title XVI Chapter 702 702.7 Dangerous weapon. A “dangerous weapon” is any instrument or device designed primarily for use in inflicting death or injury upon a human being or animal, and which is capable of inflicting death upon a human being when used in the manner for which it was designed, except a bow and […]
Relevant Court Cases and Opinions
Check the Attorney General site for specific information regarding relevant cases.
Additional Information and Airport Requirements
No specific laws were available for airport carrying. Training is valid for any time length before first application and 12 months prior to renewal. Residency is established when you obtain a state ID. Minimum license age is 18 if required for employment and 21 otherwise. Permit information is considered public information. State reciprocity statute: 724.11A […]
Supplemental Information
Loaded firearm definition: 483A.35 “Gun” defined. The word “gun” as used in this chapter shall include every kind of a gun or rifle, except a revolver or pistol, and shall include those provided with pistol mountings which are designed to shoot shot cartridges. 483A.36 Manner of Conveyance. A person, except as permitted by law, shall […]
Age Requirements for Carrying or Moving Firearms
The minimum age for possessing and transporting a firearm is 21 years. This is for an unloaded and properly stored firearm only. If traveling, check the requirements for the area where you are traveling to stay within that state’s laws.
Important Links
Indiana State Police CCW Website Handgun Licensing Page Application Process for Firearms Additional Information for the Application Application Process Frequently Asked Questions Indiana Statutes Indiana General Assembly Administrative Code Reciprocity Information for the State of Indiana Office of the Indiana Attorney General Secretary of State Website
Reciprocity Guidelines for Indiana
The State of Indiana honors the permits and licenses from all other states per the below statute: IC 35-47-2-21 Recognition of Retail Dealers’ Licenses and Licenses to Carry Handguns Issued by Other States Sec. 21. (a) Retail dealers’ licenses issued by other states or foreign countries will not be recognized in Indiana except for sales […]
Applying for a Permit in Indiana
The process to apply for a permit has changed as of October 1, 2014 where they no longer accept paper applications for a permit. All permit applications must be done via the electronic application process. The renew or change address process is also online. Additionally, the permit is now a hard plastic card. Application Process […]