Open Carry Laws for Indiana
The State of Indiana is an open carry state but when you are in places that are off limits you must have a valid permit. Look at the specific carrying requirements for other situations. When traveling to other states make sure to check the permit and carry requirements to ensure you are carrying legally.
Carry Law Preemptions for Indiana
IC 35-47-1-5 “Firearm” Sec. 5. “Firearm” means any weapon: (1) that is: (A) capable of expelling; or (B) designed to expel; or (2) that may readily be converted to expel; a projectile by means of an explosion. IC 35-47-1-2.5″Ammunition”, for purposes of IC 35-47-11.1, means: (1) fixed cartridge ammunition; (2) shotgun shells; (3) the individual […]
Indiana Laws for Use of Deadly Force
Title 35 Article 41. Substantive Criminal Provisions Chapter 3. Defenses Relating to Culpability 35-41-3-2 Use of force to protect person or property 35-41-3-3 Use of force relating to arrest or escape 35-41-3-5 Intoxication 35-41-3-6 Mental disease or defect 35-41-3-7 Mistake of fact 35-41-3-8 Duress 35-41-3-9 Entrapment
State and City Laws for Carrying Knives
Review state statutes for specific requirements regarding carrying knives.
Laws for Carrying Where Alcohol is Served
Carrying is allowed in restaurants that serve alcohol. Check the local requirements when you are traveling to ensure that you are staying within the requirements of the law.
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
Below are the requirements for electric weapons, defensive sprays and TASERs. IC 35-41-1-8 “Deadly Weapon” Defined Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), “deadly weapon” means the following: (1) A loaded or unloaded firearm. (2) A destructive device, weapon, device, taser (as defined in IC 35-47-8-3) or electronic stun weapon (as defined in […]
Relevant Court Cases and Opinions
No specific cases were found regarding carrying in the State of Indiana.
Additional Information and Airport Requirements
Carrying in an airport is permitted per IC 35-47-6-1 & IC 35-47-6-1.3 or unless posted. No specific timeline is specified for training validity. Period to establish residency is not specified. The minimum age for a license is 18 years old. Permit information is not considered public. Reciprocity laws are highlighted in statute 35-47-2-21. Firearms laws […]
Supplemental Information
The definition of a loaded firearm is defined in the below statute: IC 35-47-10 Children and Firearms “Loaded” Defined Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “loaded” means having any of the following: (1) A cartridge in the chamber or cylinder of a firearm. (2) Ammunition in close proximity to a firearm so that a […]