FIREARMS INFORMATION
Updated March 1, 2023
To obtain a gun permit in Indiana, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must be 18 years of age.
- You must be a resident of Indiana.
The applications must now be completed electronically: https://www.in.gov/isp/firearms-licensing/apply-for-a-new-license-to-carry/
- All NEW License applications incur a $12.95 fee IDEMIA Electronic Fingerprinting.
- Additionally, ALL license applications incur a IN.GOV processing fee that varies acording to the license type.
The state fee can be paid online upon the completion of the application.
Did You Know?
- On July 1, 2022, the State of Indiana became a constitutional carry state. This means a permit is no longer legally required to carry, conceal, or transport a handgun within the state. This DOES NOT allow everyone to carry a handgun as Indiana law contains certain criteria which must be met for a person to legally carry within the state. HEA 1296-2022
- A permit is not needed to carry a handgun inside the person’s dwelling or on his property of fixed place of business.
- If a permit is needed while you are carrying the handgun, you need the permit in your possession.
- The law allows the carry of the handgun concealed or in the open. However, it is recommended that prudence and safety always be followed when carrying any firearm.
- If you are carrying a firearm and are challenged by a law enforcement officer, you should always obey every command. Remember, the officer does not know whether you intend to harm or not.
- Effective July 1, 2001, IC 35-47-2-3 is amended to require that if the holder of the valid license (permit) to carry a handgun changes their name or address, the person must notify the superintendent of state police in writing within sixty (60) days of the change.
- You cannot renew your gun permit prior to 30 days before the permit expires.