Does Indiana issue a firearm Permit or License?
Indiana Code (IC) 35-47-2-3 states "application for license to carry handgun" as such Indiana issues a license to carry handgun not a permit. IC is silent on how you must carry your firearm. You can open or conceal carry your firearm.
Where can I not carry a firearm in Indiana?
IC 34-28-7 states that a firearm cannot be carried:
- In or on school property [1]
- On a school bus
- Commercial/charter aircraft
- Controlled access area of airport
- During annual State Fair
- Shipping ports
- A riverboat casino
[1] IC 35-47-9-1 allows one to carry a firearm while in a vehicle that is transporting a person to/from school. You must remain in the vehicle.
Can I carry a firearm inside a bar?
Yes IC 34-28-7 does not list it as a prohibit place.
Can I drink alcohol and carry a gun?
Yes, Indiana Code is silent on this issue. This means there is no law.
If I am inside business "XYZ" and told I have to leave because I have a gun do I have to since that business is not listed on IC 35-47-9-1?
Yes because you are on private property (business "XYZ") and have been told to leave. If you refuse then you can be arrested for trespassing under IC 35-43-2-2.
Can I carry my firearm inside my car visibly?
Yes, Indiana Code is silent on this issue. You carry your firearm on you, in plain view or concealed in your car.
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I have a word file that prints out landscape with this info to place in your wallet if anyone wants it. Good quick info for when you have to deal with uninformed people about the IN laws. Got this idea from another thread on here about a guy getting hassled by the DJ of a bar. The DJ said it was illegal to carry in a bar and to drink alcholo.
Indiana Code (IC) 35-47-2-3 states "application for license to carry handgun" as such Indiana issues a license to carry handgun not a permit. IC is silent on how you must carry your firearm. You can open or conceal carry your firearm.
Where can I not carry a firearm in Indiana?
IC 34-28-7 states that a firearm cannot be carried:
- In or on school property [1]
- On a school bus
- Commercial/charter aircraft
- Controlled access area of airport
- During annual State Fair
- Shipping ports
- A riverboat casino
[1] IC 35-47-9-1 allows one to carry a firearm while in a vehicle that is transporting a person to/from school. You must remain in the vehicle.
Can I carry a firearm inside a bar?
Yes IC 34-28-7 does not list it as a prohibit place.
Can I drink alcohol and carry a gun?
Yes, Indiana Code is silent on this issue. This means there is no law.
If I am inside business "XYZ" and told I have to leave because I have a gun do I have to since that business is not listed on IC 35-47-9-1?
Yes because you are on private property (business "XYZ") and have been told to leave. If you refuse then you can be arrested for trespassing under IC 35-43-2-2.
Can I carry my firearm inside my car visibly?
Yes, Indiana Code is silent on this issue. You carry your firearm on you, in plain view or concealed in your car.
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I have a word file that prints out landscape with this info to place in your wallet if anyone wants it. Good quick info for when you have to deal with uninformed people about the IN laws. Got this idea from another thread on here about a guy getting hassled by the DJ of a bar. The DJ said it was illegal to carry in a bar and to drink alcholo.