Does anyone know who I would contact to find out how indiana handles North Carolina hand gun laws, because in NC you only need a purchase permit to buy a hand gun, but can open carry without a permit.
everything i found online says indiana honors North Carolina gun permits, but they dont actually have one for open carry, so what would my brother need to be able to open carry here in indiana when he comes to visit?
He would need a permit from NC to be legal in IndianaOh, okay, he would not be required to open carry, but he could open carry if that is his preference.
You must carry in compliance with the laws of both states, Indiana requires a LTCH for either open or concealed carry. Since IN requires a LTCH for open carry, a NC resident must have a NC concealed carry permit and MUST carry concealed in Indiana to be compliant. Open carry in Indiana is not an option for a NC resident.
I understood it, however that is the first time I've heard that interpretation. Can you cite the IC which requires it?Clarification:
To legally carry a handgun in Indiana, an Indiana resident needs a LTCH.
Indiana honors all other state PERMITS.
The only PERMIT issued in NC is the concealed carry permit. Since the permit specifically states CONCEALED, the weapon MUST be conceal when carried in Indiana.
Clarification:
To legally carry a handgun in Indiana, an Indiana resident needs a LTCH.
Indiana honors all other state PERMITS.
The only PERMIT issued in NC is the concealed carry permit. Since the permit specifically states CONCEALED, the weapon MUST be conceal when carried in Indiana.
I understood it, however that is the first time I've heard that interpretation. Can you cite the IC which requires it?
I believe this is right. I can't remember where I've seen that, except that it had to be on here.
Um... Indiana does recognize NC permits, but NC only has concealed carry permits... and the last I remember they were issued per weapon or some such thing.
Many arguments have taken place on INGO regarding the meaning of that phrase. I am of the opinion that it means exactly what it says: You can only carry according to the terms of your carry permit. For example, if your permit says that you may only carry the pistol with serial number X12345 (like New York's permit does), then you can only carry that pistol. If it says you may only carry concealed, then you may only carry concealed. If it says you may only carry on Tuesdays while wearing a blue hat, well then you better not be caught carrying on a Wednesday, and you had better have appropriate headgear affixed.IC 35-47-2-21
Recognition of retail dealers' licenses and licenses to carry handguns issued by other states
Sec. 21. (a) Retail dealers' licenses issued by other states or foreign countries will not be recognized in Indiana except for sales at wholesale.
(b) Licenses to carry handguns, issued by other states or foreign countries, will be recognized according to the terms thereof but only while the holders are not residents of Indiana.
As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32.
Exactly my thoughts.The phrase is "according to the terms thereof":
Many arguments have taken place on INGO regarding the meaning of that phrase. I am of the opinion that it means exactly what it says: You can only carry according to the terms of your carry permit. For example, if your permit says that you may only carry the pistol with serial number X12345 (like New York's permit does), then you can only carry that pistol. If it says you may only carry concealed, then you may only carry concealed. If it says you may only carry on Tuesdays while wearing a blue hat, well then you better not be caught carrying on a Wednesday, and you had better have appropriate headgear affixed.
That said, many people make the very compelling argument that many LEO barely know Indiana's gun laws, let alone how another state might handle its gun laws or permit language and are unlikely to attempt to catch you out on such a technicality. To the best of my knowledge, it has not been tested in court.