Indiana Gun Laws

Gun Laws in Indiana

Indiana gun laws about Child Access Prevention, Juvenile Possession of Handguns Law, and Juvenile Sale/Transfer of Handguns Law one must know and information these gun and the gun control laws is provided here.

• Child Access Prevention Law: Not Allowed.

  As per the Indiana Gun Law, adults should take care about storing the loaded guns in a place that is not accessible to children mostly, or one can also lock the gun. The adult owner of a gun is criminally liable; if at all any child obtains an improperly stored, loaded gun. This law is also known as Safe Storage Law.

• Juvenile Possession of Handguns Law: Allowed.

  As per Gun Law, possession of handguns by juveniles, means under 18 is not permitted. Many states grant exceptions for guns use, but it should be used only for hunting and target practice in Indiana.

• Juvenile Sale/Transfer of Handguns Law: Allowed.

  As per this Gun Law, it is restricted to sale or to transfer the specified guns to a youngsters normally under 18 in Indiana.

General information about the gun permits and ownership license in Indiana state is as:

• There is a partial FBI NICS (National Instant Check System) check for firearm transactions. Those who want to buy a handgun, should have a look at state wise criminal background check with the federal NICS check.

• There is no state waiting period.

• Yes, permit is required to carry a concealed weapon.

Indiana Requirements For Handguns, Rifles and Shotguns

Law	Rifles/shotguns	Handguns
Owner license requirement	No	No
State Purchase Permit	No	No
Issued carry permits	No	Yes
Firearm Registration	No	No