Indiana concealed carry laws, backed by the statute
At a glance
- Carry rule
- Permitless at 18
- Minimum age
- 18
- Non-resident permit valid here?
- Yes
- Statute
- Ind. Code § 35-47-2-21(b)
Carrying in Indiana
Indiana lets adults 18 and older carry concealed without a permit.
That rule stops at the Indiana line. If you travel, the law of the next state applies.
Indiana's optional License to Carry Handgun is free and useful for reciprocity.
Source: Ind. Code § 35-47-2-21(b). Indiana State Police. Reviewed Q3 2026.
Does a non-resident permit work in Indiana?
A non-resident permit is a carry permit issued by a state you do not live in.
Yes. Indiana recognizes a valid out-of-state permit under Ind. Code § 35-47-2-21(b). The state's own rules about where and how you carry still apply to you.
Getting Indiana's own permit
Indiana does not require a permit at home. An optional permit is still useful, because other states may honor it when you travel.
Common questions
- Do I need a permit to carry in Indiana?
- No. Indiana allows concealed carry without a permit for eligible adults 18 and older. Some places stay off limits under state and federal law.
- Does Indiana honor out-of-state permits?
- Yes. Indiana recognizes a valid out-of-state permit under Ind. Code § 35-47-2-21(b).
- Where can I check Indiana's official rules?
- Check Indiana State Police. The controlling law is Ind. Code § 35-47-2-21(b).
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- IN: Ind. Code § 35-47-2-21(b). Indiana State Police.
Recognition and carry-law data compiled from each state's statutes and official Attorney General, State Police, or Department of Public Safety reciprocity pages. Reviewed quarterly. Last reviewed: Q3 2026. We review and update this information about once a quarter. Laws change between reviews, so verify with the destination state before you travel or apply. Read how we verify our information, including our public corrections log.