Michigan Citizen with IN CCW Q's

[joedekock]

Hello all,

I am a member of the migunowners forums and am a Michigan Citizen.

My family and I will be traveling to Michigan City this weekend for back to school clothes shopping. The lawyer for my CCW class taught us that a general rule of thumb is that 80% of the states that honor Michigan's CPL, (concealed pistol license), through reciprocity, have the same if not more loose laws on concealed carry.

I just want to know if there are any bug-a-boo's I need to watch out for in carrying in IN. I plan on carrying in my pocket or on my ankle. While traveling long distances, I usually keep the pistol in the center console. I know Ohio has a law, that even when traveling in your car you need to have the pistol on your body.

Other than the obvious signs on shops or stores I go into that may prohibit firearms, and I generally safe carrying? Also, if the unfortunate event of needing to defend my, or my family's life comes to pass, are there laws that I need to flee if possible first? Michigan has the castle doctrine, so anywhere I am legally allowed to be, I may defend my or my family's life without fleeing even if it is possible.

Thanks for any assistance you can provide. We usually make it to or through Indiana a half dozen times a year, and I have yet to travel with my CPL and concealed pistol. The Indiana state websites are almost useless for explanation of self defense laws with deadly force.