Indiana Gun Laws

No
Yes
Yes, with restrictions
Current

Indiana is a “Shall Issue” state and allows a License/Permits to be issued to non-residents and residents. Indiana has 2 types of licenses, a limited-term and unlimited lifetime license. Non-residents can only obtain the 4 year license and are required to have property or a business in Indiana. Residents or persons in the military who are stationed in Indiana can obtain the lifetime license. Minimum age for applicants is 18 years.

 Indiana Gun Laws Quick Facts 

             Open Carry Permitted? 
             Yes
        
             Carry In Vehicle? 
             Yes 
        
             Carry In State Park? 
             Yes 
        
             Carry In Restaurants? 
             Yes 
        
             Constitutional Carry? 
             No 
        
             No Weapon Sign Enforced? 
             No 
        
             Must Notify Officer? 
             No

Indiana CCW Reciprocity List

States Honoring CCW

            Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
New Hampshire
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

          

States NOT Honoring CCW

            California
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Illinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Washington

Honors These States CCW Permits

            Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

How Reciprocity Works In Indiana

All valid out of state concealed carry licenses are honored by Indiana.

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Reciprocity Agreements In Indiana

Indiana: Where Is CCW Allowed?

Places Allowed

State parks
State and national forests
Road side rest areas
Vehicle
If you are transporting a person to or from a school or a school function
All areas of the state – except those listed as Off-Limits

Places Not Allowed

In or On School Property – (locked in a vehicle is OK).
On a school bus
In or on property that is being used by a school for a school function
Private School, Head Start, Preschool program
On commercial or charter aircraft
Controlled access areas of an airport
During annual State Fair
Shipping port (Controlled by Indiana Port Commission)
A riverboat Casino
Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by Federal Law.

Indiana: Conceal Carry Laws

Open Carry

Yes

Open carry is legal in Indiana if you have a license to carry. The carry license is valid for open, concealed, and locked case carry.

Carry In Vehicle

Yes

If you do not have a permit/license then you cannot carry a loaded handgun in any vehicle, unless the firearm is unloaded, not accessible and secured in a case. If you have a CCW license then you can carry a loaded concealed handgun in a vehicle. The Law IC 35.47.2.1

Carry In State Parks

Yes

It is legal to carry in the following areas; State Parks: YES Except “Falls of the Ohio” State Park. State/National Forests: YES State Wildlife Management Areas: YES Road Side Rest Areas: YES The Law DNR Admin Rule 312 IAC 8.2.3

Carry In Restaurants

Yes

"Yes” or “No” states if you can carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol. Some restaurants may be posted with “NO GUN” signs. Check with the staff if this means just the bar area. If we have indicated a “Yes” then it should be legal to have a meal without drinking alcohol.

Constitutional Carry

Indiana does not have Constitutional Carry.

No Weapon Signs Enforced

“No Weapons” signs are not mentioned in Indiana gun laws. There are no legal penalties for entering a private property or business that has posted these signs. They have no force of law unless they are posted in areas that are mentioned by the law as being off limits.

Must Notify Officer

There is nothing in Indiana gun laws that state you must inform a law enforcement officer you have a firearm when approached on official business. You are legally required to carry your permit at all times during which the permittee is in actual possession of a concealed handgun. The Law IC 35.47.2.1

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