Indiana Concealed Carry Laws
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Laws change without notice. This summary reflects our best understanding of current Indiana law but may not reflect recent legislative changes, court rulings, or local ordinances. Always verify current law with an attorney or official state source before carrying a firearm. This is not legal advice.
Permit & Carry Requirements
Indiana is a constitutional carry state where no permit is required for eligible persons 18 and older to carry a handgun concealed or openly. Indiana eliminated its permit requirement in 2022. Indiana no longer issues new handgun licenses for carry purposes, though previously issued licenses remain valid for reciprocity in other states.
Reciprocity
Indiana's constitutional carry right does not extend beyond Indiana's borders. Travelers leaving Indiana should carry a valid permit from another state or obtain one for use in permit-required states. Indiana honors carry permits from all US states when those permit holders are visiting Indiana.
Prohibited Locations
Indiana prohibits carry in schools and on school property, school buses, aircraft, police stations, correctional facilities, courthouses, riverboat casinos, and any property owned by the federal government. Private property owners may post their premises against firearms, and such postings must be respected.
NFA Items in Indiana
Indiana permits federally-registered NFA items including suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs. Indiana has no state-level restrictions on NFA items beyond federal law. The $200 NFA tax stamp elimination effective January 1, 2026 benefits Indiana residents. Indiana has no assault weapon ban or magazine capacity restrictions.
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