permit copies

is it legal to make copies of your permit and if you lose original to carry a copy?

[Barry in IN]

I don't know about that, but they will send you a replacement. Or, at least they did.
I got one once, and they were pretty quick getting it to me. I don't recall the cost, if any, but it's probably changed by now anyway.

[Fenway]

I seem to remember a member here making copies on pink paper.

[kludge]

RE: Gun permit‏
From:Stark, Sandra
Sent:Fri 3/28/08 1:17 PM
To: kludge

Sir, if you need more clarification on this matter, please contact Major Jerome Ezell at 1-800-552-8917.

Thanks,
Sandy

From: kludge
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 9:30 AM
To: Stark, Sandra
Subject: RE: Gun permit

Dear Sandy,

Hence the question. Is it legal or illegal? The Attourney General's office was also unable to answer this question. Since it is not covered in law does that mean it's legal? I know you probably can't answer that, but maybe you can answer this: Will I be arrested because I'm carrying a photocopy of a handgun license?

Now that we have lifetime licenses, there's little chance that a piece of pink 20# paper is going to last. Furthermore, the size of the license is problematic. The license comes with the recommendation to laminate the license, however, when laminated the license no longer fits the standard card slot in a wallet.

There are a number of us discussing these issues on an online forum, and we're trying to get good information.

Thanks for you help!

Best regards,
kludge

Subject: Re: Gun permit
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:14:20 -0400
From: SStark@isp.IN.gov
To: kludge

Dear Mr. kludge:

There is nothing in the Indiana State codes that address this issue. If you have any other questions, please let us know.

Thanks,
Sandy Stark
Indiana State Police Firearms Section
Indiana Government Center North
100 N Senate Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-8264

[indyninja]

cool

[karlsgunbunker]

A replacement copy is $20.
How are they going to tell a copy from the original, if you use the right color paper and a good copier?

[esrice]

Based upon the recommendation of another member, I will be making several copies of my lifetime permit, then signing each one individually and laminating them. One for each car, one for the safe box, one for wallet, one to keep in safe place at remote location, etc.

This is a "lifetime" permit, and I need them to last a lifetime.

[4sarge]

Originally Posted by karlsgunbunker

A replacement copy is $20.
How are they going to tell a copy from the original, if you use the right color paper and a good copier?

and you sir are the winner the State uses stock paper available almost anywhere

unless you display multiple licenses or volunteer information that it is a copy no one else will know but you.

[bwframe]

Stir the pot a little deeper;
What if you shrunk it down just a little, so it would better fit in your wallet?

[esrice]

Originally Posted by bwframe

Stir the pot a little deeper;
What if you shrunk it down just a little, so it would better fit in your wallet?

What if you scanned it and uploaded it to your Blackberry in .jpg format!

hahaha

Good thinking BW.