Permit for Resident Alien?

jeremy · 03-18-2008

Does the state allow Resident Aliens to apply/receive a garry permit?

rhino · 03-18-2008

First of all, there is no "permit" or "CCW" in Indiana.

We have an Indiana License to Carry Handgun. Anyone who is a legal resident of Indiana, 18 or older, and who is not disqualified because of a criminal record or adjudication of mental illness can get one.

If you have a license or permit from your home state or country, it is valid here in Indiana until you establish residency. Then you can get your Indiana License.

jeremy · 03-19-2008

I fully understand that we are a right to carry state and that makes our permit carry license )whatever that little pink piece of paper that LEO's what to see) and not a CCW Permit. i have carried for about 15 years.

Let me put it in a plainer language. My wife is a German citizen with no desire to become a US citizen. She holds no Permit in her home country. It is a very expensive ordeal to go through just wanting to shoot a firearm, not even coughting owning it in Germany. She holds a Resident Alien visa. What are the Residency requirements for our state in regards to appling for her carry permit.

INJoker · 03-19-2008

Jeremy,

There are provisions written into the Indiana Code that allow for persons who are not residents of Indiana but who have legitimate business here (say, they live and work here or just work here) to apply for a permit through your local police chief.

In my area, I would think your situation could be accommodated. Unfortunately, the information regarding this issue is pretty sparse and "resident aliens" without U.S. citizenship are not mentioned anywhere that I see.

Call your local PD and explain the situation. I'll do some asking around as well.

CarmelHP · 03-19-2008

Does she live in Indiana? Is she a permanent resident alien(green card)? Is she otherwise eligible to possess a firearm (no felony conviction, etc.). I don't see anything that would prevent her from being issued a license.

This is the provision that applies:

(e) If it appears to the superintendent that the applicant:
(1) has a proper reason for carrying a handgun;
(2) is of good character and reputation;
(3) is a proper person to be licensed; and
(4) is:
(A) a citizen of the United States; or
(B) not a citizen of the United States but is allowed to carry a firearm in the United States under federal law;

jeremy · 03-19-2008

The reason I am asking here and not contacting my local sherriff is their website is not very user friendly. I am currently overseas again with "our uncle". I would feel better about the situation at home if she was able to carry a firearm while I am gone. I see myself making several "business trips" overseas with our uncle. I have looked up the state rules and was a little confused by the verbage.

CarmelHP
My wife is in residence in Indiana, she is a permenant resident alien w/green card. And no convictions. If I understand the guidelines that are listed she should be able to recieve a license.

Thank you for the help!

bwframe · 03-19-2008

Sounds like a question for your congressman. I'd think they'd be quick to assist a serviceman. That's what we elect and pay them for anyway.

CarmelHP · 03-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremy

CarmelHP
My wife is in residence in Indiana, she is a permenant resident alien w/green card. And no convictions. If I understand the guidelines that are listed she should be able to recieve a license.

Thank you for the help!

The code is clear on this. She's good to go in getting a license. You're welcome.

rhino · 03-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhino

First of all, there is no "permit" or "CCW" in Indiana.

We have an Indiana License to Carry Handgun. Anyone who is a legal resident of Indiana, 18 or older, and who is not disqualified because of a criminal record or adjudication of mental illness can get one.

If you have a license or permit from your home state or country, it is valid here in Indiana until you establish residency. Then you can get your Indiana License.

You just have to be a resident of Indiana who is legally in the country (as the previous poster noted). US citizenship is not a requirement.

pdg45acp · 03-24-2008

I know a Canadian here in Kokomo what has one...

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jeremy Marksman Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 334	Permit for Resident Alien? Does the state allow Resident Aliens to apply/receive a garry permit?

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bwframe BullShooter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Unionville, IN Posts: 1,099	Sounds like a question for your congressman. I'd think they'd be quick to assist a serviceman. That's what we elect and pay them for anyway. __________________

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pdg45acp Endowed NRA Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kokomo Posts: 98	I know a Canadian here in Kokomo what has one... __________________ -- Barack Hussein Obama is Not my President. I did not vote for that Terrorist Loving Black Racist and I will not give in to any demands made of me by his left wing, anti-American administration.

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rhino Somewhat Purple-ish Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,134	First of all, there is no "permit" or "CCW" in Indiana. We have an Indiana License to Carry Handgun. Anyone who is a legal resident of Indiana, 18 or older, and who is not disqualified because of a criminal record or adjudication of mental illness can get one. If you have a license or permit from your home state or country, it is valid here in Indiana until you establish residency. Then you can get your Indiana License.

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jeremy Marksman Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 334	I fully understand that we are a right to carry state and that makes our permit carry license )whatever that little pink piece of paper that LEO's what to see) and not a CCW Permit. i have carried for about 15 years. Let me put it in a plainer language. My wife is a German citizen with no desire to become a US citizen. She holds no Permit in her home country. It is a very expensive ordeal to go through just wanting to shoot a firearm, not even coughting owning it in Germany. She holds a Resident Alien visa. What are the Residency requirements for our state in regards to appling for her carry permit.

03-19-2008	#4 (permalink)
INJoker Lifetime LTCH Holder Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 52	Jeremy, There are provisions written into the Indiana Code that allow for persons who are not residents of Indiana but who have legitimate business here (say, they live and work here or just work here) to apply for a permit through your local police chief. In my area, I would think your situation could be accommodated. Unfortunately, the information regarding this issue is pretty sparse and "resident aliens" without U.S. citizenship are not mentioned anywhere that I see. Call your local PD and explain the situation. I'll do some asking around as well.

03-19-2008	#5 (permalink)
CarmelHP Collector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Carmel Posts: 437	Does she live in Indiana? Is she a permanent resident alien(green card)? Is she otherwise eligible to possess a firearm (no felony conviction, etc.). I don't see anything that would prevent her from being issued a license. This is the provision that applies: (e) If it appears to the superintendent that the applicant: (1) has a proper reason for carrying a handgun; (2) is of good character and reputation; (3) is a proper person to be licensed; and (4) is: (A) a citizen of the United States; or (B) not a citizen of the United States but is allowed to carry a firearm in the United States under federal law;

03-19-2008	#6 (permalink)
jeremy Marksman Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 334	The reason I am asking here and not contacting my local sherriff is their website is not very user friendly. I am currently overseas again with "our uncle". I would feel better about the situation at home if she was able to carry a firearm while I am gone. I see myself making several "business trips" overseas with our uncle. I have looked up the state rules and was a little confused by the verbage. CarmelHP My wife is in residence in Indiana, she is a permenant resident alien w/green card. And no convictions. If I understand the guidelines that are listed she should be able to recieve a license. Thank you for the help!