Gun laws in Indiana

However, it is generally legal to discharge firearms on one's own property if located outside the city limits and with an adequate backstop.

[5] A license to carry will be issued to individuals age 18 or older who meet a number of legal requirements.

A license can also be denied if the applicant has been arrested for a violent crime and "a court has found probable cause to believe that the person committed the offense charged".

Out-of-state residents may only be issued five-year licenses, except active-duty military who become stationed in Indiana.

Active duty military stationed in Indiana can apply for lifetime licenses through their local city or county police department.

License holders are required to notify the State Police within 60 days of a change of name or address.

However, a 2010 law prohibits employers from discharging employees for in-vehicle firearms possession on business property.

[12] Firearms dealers or private individuals may not sell any firearm to someone less than 18 years old, or less than 23 years old if the buyer was "adjudicated a delinquent child for an act that would be a felony if committed by an adult", to a person who is mentally incompetent or is a drug or alcohol abuser, or who is otherwise not a "proper person" as defined by Indiana Code 35-47-1-7.

Indiana has outright recognition of out-of-state carry permits by non-residents issued by any other state or foreign country.

[14] The following states have established arrangements where they recognize or honor permits or licenses issued by the State of Indiana: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,[15] Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,[16] West Virginia,[15] Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

[19] In December 2019, Indiana attorney general Curtis Hill issued an opinion stating that if a person who was convicted of a felony later had their conviction expunged from their criminal record, then in addition to having their rights restored under state law, they would be eligible to possess a firearm under federal law.

Within 14 days a judge must agree that probable cause exists, or the person's guns must be returned.

[21][22][23][24][25] Indiana provides lawsuit protection to law-abiding manufacturers, sellers, and trade associations for the misuse of firearms by third parties.

Lawsuits are permitted for cases of damage or injury caused by defective firearms or ammunition, or breach of contract or warranty.