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Indiana concealed carry permit guide
Permitless carry Last verified November 1, 2026
Not legal advice. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Carry laws change often and vary by city and county. Verify every requirement with the issuing agency before you apply or carry.
Permitless (constitutional) carry
Yes, for eligible adults 18+. 18+ and not prohibited under state or federal law (since July 1, 2022).
Permit types
- Handgun license (5-year or lifetime)
Issuing agency and how to apply
Indiana State Police, Firearms Licensing
Apply through ISP Firearms Licensing.
Eligibility and minimum age
- Minimum age
- 18
- Eligibility
- Check with Indiana State Police, Firearms Licensing
Fees
- Resident (new)
- Free
- Non-resident (new)
- No fee for the 5-year license
- Renewal
- Check with Indiana State Police, Firearms Licensing
Training requirements
None required.
Processing time, validity and renewal
- Processing time
- ISP says a clean, complete application should be issued within 60 days
- Valid for
- 5 years or lifetime
Non-resident permits
Available to non-residents. Non-residents with regular Indiana business or employment may apply for a 5-year license (no lifetime license).
Reciprocity
Indiana honors licenses from other states for non-residents, according to the license's terms.
Sources
- www.in.gov/isp/firearms-licensing/firearms-licensing
- iga.in.gov/ic/2025/Title_35/Article_47/Chapter_2.pdf
- faqs.in.gov/hc/en-us/articles/115005236008-Does-Indiana-honor-handgun-licenses-from-other-
- www.in.gov/isp/firearms-licensing/get-more-information/fees/
Last verified November 1, 2026. Where a field says "Check with", we couldn't confirm it from an official source.