Can I carry concealed in Indiana without a permit?

Yes. Indiana is a constitutional (permitless) carry state — an eligible adult at least 18 years old who may lawfully possess a firearm can carry a concealed handgun in Indiana without first obtaining the LTCH.

Should I still get a Indiana LTCH if I can carry permitless?

Yes. The LTCH remains available in Indiana and is worth holding because permitless carry is only valid inside Indiana's own borders — most other states extend reciprocity to a valid permit, not to Indiana's permitless-carry law. A Indiana LTCH lets you carry concealed while traveling to states that honor it.

Does permitless carry in Indiana work in other states?

No. Permitless carry is a Indiana-specific legal status and does not travel with you. Reciprocity agreements are between states' permit systems — carrying in another state generally requires either that state's own permitless-carry law (if it has one) or a permit that state's reciprocity list recognizes.

This is not legal advice.Concealed-carry reciprocity changes frequently and carries serious legal consequences. Verify current law with the destination state's official source before you carry.

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Indiana Constitutional Carry (Permitless Carry)

Who can carry concealed in Indiana without a permit, the minimum age, and why the LTCH still matters for reciprocity when you travel.

Permitless carry in Indiana

Minimum age (permitless): 18
Carry regime: constitutional
Residency: Residents and non-residents

Indiana has permitless (constitutional) carry since July 1, 2022 (House Enrolled Act 1296). A "proper person" as defined in IC 35-47-1-7 — a person at least 18 years old who is not an "improper"/prohibited person under IC 35-47-2-1.5 (e.g. certain felony, domestic-violence, or serious-mental-illness disqualifiers) — may carry a handgun, openly or concealed, or in a vehicle, without a license (IC 35-47-2-1). Residency is not required. The Indiana State Police recommend confirming your personal eligibility under IC 35-47-2-1.5 before carrying without a license.

official source · verified 2026-07-09

The Indiana License to Carry Handgun (LTCH) still matters

The LTCH remains available in Indiana even though a permit is not required to carry concealed within the state. It is worth obtaining anyway: most states that grant reciprocity honor a valid out-of-state permit, not another state's permitless-carry law. Holding the LTCH is typically what lets a Indiana resident carry concealed while traveling to a state that recognizes it.

Indianapermit overview & reciprocity summary →Full Indiana LTCH requirements →Where a Indiana LTCH is honored →

Last verified 2026-07-09 against Indiana State Police — Firearms Licensing.

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Indiana constitutional carry FAQ

Can I carry concealed in Indiana without a permit?: Yes. Indiana is a constitutional (permitless) carry state — an eligible adult at least 18 years old who may lawfully possess a firearm can carry a concealed handgun in Indiana without first obtaining the LTCH.
Should I still get a Indiana LTCH if I can carry permitless?: Yes. The LTCH remains available in Indiana and is worth holding because permitless carry is only valid inside Indiana's own borders — most other states extend reciprocity to a valid permit, not to Indiana's permitless-carry law. A Indiana LTCH lets you carry concealed while traveling to states that honor it.
Does permitless carry in Indiana work in other states?: No. Permitless carry is a Indiana-specific legal status and does not travel with you. Reciprocity agreements are between states' permit systems — carrying in another state generally requires either that state's own permitless-carry law (if it has one) or a permit that state's reciprocity list recognizes.