In Indiana, a firearm is defined as any weapon capable of expelling or designed to expel; or that may readily be converted to expel a projectile by means of an explosion.[i] A handgun is a firearm. In Indiana, a person should not carry a handgun without a license obtained from State Police through Chief Law Enforcement Officer of Municipality. The officer issues license if it appears that the applicant has a proper reason for carrying a handgun and is of good character. The applicant must be a citizen of the United States. License is not issued to a person under 18 years of age or who has been convicted of a felony.
There are two types of license, qualified license and unlimited license. A qualified license is issued for hunting and target practice. Unlimited license is issued for protection of life and property.[ii] A firearm not designed to use fixed cartridges or fixed ammunition, or any firearm made before January 1, 1899 are exempted from the above provisions.
The states that recognize Indiana licenses are Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Wyoming. Indiana recognizes licenses of all states.
The fee for a qualified license is five dollars for a four year license; $25 for a lifetime qualified license from a person who does not currently possess a valid Indiana handgun license; or $20 for a lifetime qualified license from a person who currently possesses a valid Indiana handgun license. The fee for an unlimited license is $30 for a four year d license; $75 for a lifetime unlimited license from a person who does not currently possess a valid Indiana handgun license; or $60 for a lifetime unlimited license from a person who currently possesses a valid Indiana handgun license.
[i] Burns Ind. Code Ann. § 35-47-1-5
[ii] Burns Ind. Code Ann. § 35-47-2-4
