Indiana Concealed Carry Laws
Indiana Gun Laws
Open Carry:
Open carry allowed only with permit
Duty to Notify Law Enforcement:
No Duty
State Parks:
Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry
Restaurants Serving Alcohol:
No specific restriction
Firearms at Colleges:
Schools individually decide the weapons policy.
Firearms at K-12 Schools:
Loaded handgun in vehicle only and only with Indiana permit.
Church Carry:
Churches act like any other private property and may restrict
on a church by church basis
Hotels:
No legal restriction - Reference article on page 67
Secure Storage Requirements:
None
Magazine Capacity Limitations:
No restrictions
Suppressor Ownership:
Ownership & Hunting Legal.
Vehicle Possession Without Recognized Permit:
Handguns must be unloaded, not readily accessible, and secured in a case
Firearm Law Uniformity:
Uniform throughout.
Permit Training Requirements:
None
Non-Resident Permits:
Non-residents may apply.
Constitutional Carry:
Yes, effective July 1st, 2022
Duty to Retreat:
No Duty to Retreat
Places Off Limits:
In or On School Property.
On A School Bus.
On a Commercial or Charter Aircraft
Controlled Access Areas of An Airport
State Fair Grounds
Shipping Port
Courtrooms where prohibited by the locality.
Falls of the Ohio State Park
Any Race Track
State Contact Info:
Indiana State Police
100 N Senate Ave. N302
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-8264
www.in.gov/isp
Permit Issuing Authority:
Indiana State Police
Length of Permit Validity:
There are 4 yr permits and lifetime permits
Permit Application Process:
Fill out online application. Submit electronic fingerprints. Pay fee at local law enforcement agency.
Resident Permit Reciprocity:
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