State of Indiana Firearms FAQ - Good Info

Dave · 01-16-2008

http://www.in.gov/isp/files/FirearmsFAQ.pdf

38special · 01-16-2008

Some great information. I have seen questions raised regarding the new lifetime permit. This answers it.

BrandonR · 01-27-2008

I'm in no way an expert but this is why I think Indiana says 18 is the minimum even though federal law says 21. They could be keeping the "minimum age of 18" law in effect in case the Brady Laws are repealed which would then revert the age for purchasing in Indiana to 18. The Brady laws only have to do with purchasing the gun and nothing (that I'm aware of) with carrying, so if you're under 21 but have a valid Indiana license to carry you'll be fine. Where/how you buy the ammunition would be a different question, though.

zerowolf · 03-06-2008

Indiana allows one to purchase a handgun from an individual but not from a licensed dealer.

karlsgunbunker · 03-10-2008

My understanding is at 18 you can own a handgun but you can't purchase one. (Not sure about private sales)

CarmelHP · 03-14-2008

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Originally Posted by karlsgunbunker

My understanding is at 18 you can own a handgun but you can't purchase one. (Not sure about private sales)

Indiana State law allows 18 year olds to purchase handguns, however, federal law bars FFL's from selling to anyone under 21, so it would have to be a private sale. Federal law allows possession of handguns by anyone 18 and older as long as it is not barred by the law of the state of residence.

Paul · 03-14-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarmelHP

Indiana State law allows 18 year olds to purchase handguns, however, federal law bars FFL's from selling to anyone under 21, so it would have to be a private sale. Federal law allows possession of handguns by anyone 18 and older as long as it is not barred by the law of the state of residence.

Correct, Im 20 and i own a handgun and its legal

Fenway · 03-14-2008

Ah ha. I see how that works.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarmelHP

Indiana State law allows 18 year olds to purchase handguns, however, federal law bars FFL's from selling to anyone under 21, so it would have to be a private sale. Federal law allows possession of handguns by anyone 18 and older as long as it is not barred by the law of the state of residence.

in625shooter · 03-22-2008

I'm not an expert but I was a police officer in Indiana for a number of years. What the deal is per the state criminal code (you can obtain these from your local prosicutors office) you can recive a handgun as a gift from a parent and or guardian at the age of 18-20 in Indiana. That is why the state allows an 18-20 year old to get a permit. You are legal to carry concealed a handgun at any age 18 and up as long as you have a permit. However as mentioned no one is allowed to purchase a handgun til age 21.

Kirk Freeman · 03-22-2008

alex, what is going on is the interaction of state and federal law.

In 1935 Indiana passed its License to Carry a Handgun (LTCH) statute setting 18 as the age to carry a pistol with license (carry, openly or concealed).

1968 in response to the racist rhetoric (both claimed African-American juveniles were causing crime) of Dodd and Kennedy the Safe Streets Act of 1968 (sometimes called the "Gun Control Act") set the minimum age of 21 for individuals to purchased handguns from FFLs. Note that the SSA of 1968 said nothing about carrying pistols, just purchasing.

Someone who is 18 may legally own a handgun. As long as the 18 legally owns the pistol (not stolen, etc.), the 18 year old may carry with a LTCH.

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Dave Marksman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Carmel Posts: 386	State of Indiana Firearms FAQ - Good Info http://www.in.gov/isp/files/FirearmsFAQ.pdf __________________ “If guns cause crime, all of mine are defective.” - Ted Nugent

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38special Gun Apologetic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southside Indy Posts: 6	Some great information. I have seen questions raised regarding the new lifetime permit. This answers it. __________________ S&W .38 Special +P

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01-27-2008	#3 (permalink)
BrandonR Plinker Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4	I'm in no way an expert but this is why I think Indiana says 18 is the minimum even though federal law says 21. They could be keeping the "minimum age of 18" law in effect in case the Brady Laws are repealed which would then revert the age for purchasing in Indiana to 18. The Brady laws only have to do with purchasing the gun and nothing (that I'm aware of) with carrying, so if you're under 21 but have a valid Indiana license to carry you'll be fine. Where/how you buy the ammunition would be a different question, though.

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zerowolf Plinker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southside Indy Posts: 19	Indiana allows one to purchase a handgun from an individual but not from a licensed dealer.

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karlsgunbunker 01FFL - Arming America Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indy, Airport Area Posts: 698	My understanding is at 18 you can own a handgun but you can't purchase one. (Not sure about private sales)

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in625shooter Plinker Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5	I'm not an expert but I was a police officer in Indiana for a number of years. What the deal is per the state criminal code (you can obtain these from your local prosicutors office) you can recive a handgun as a gift from a parent and or guardian at the age of 18-20 in Indiana. That is why the state allows an 18-20 year old to get a permit. You are legal to carry concealed a handgun at any age 18 and up as long as you have a permit. However as mentioned no one is allowed to purchase a handgun til age 21.

03-22-2008	#10 (permalink)
Kirk Freeman Ingerland Forever! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: downtown Lafayette, Indiana Posts: 210	alex, what is going on is the interaction of state and federal law. In 1935 Indiana passed its License to Carry a Handgun (LTCH) statute setting 18 as the age to carry a pistol with license (carry, openly or concealed). 1968 in response to the racist rhetoric (both claimed African-American juveniles were causing crime) of Dodd and Kennedy the Safe Streets Act of 1968 (sometimes called the "Gun Control Act") set the minimum age of 21 for individuals to purchased handguns from FFLs. Note that the SSA of 1968 said nothing about carrying pistols, just purchasing. Someone who is 18 may legally own a handgun. As long as the 18 legally owns the pistol (not stolen, etc.), the 18 year old may carry with a LTCH.