CHL at 18?

[pudly]

Ensure you get an Indiana Dl when you move here otherwise you could find yourself in a tricky situation.

Yes. In order to make a face-to-face gun sale, there are three legal requirements:

1. You must be at least 18.
2. You must be from the same state.
3. The seller must not have any reason to believe you aren't a "proper person" (meet above requirements plus not have a criminal history).

Some people (but not all) require some documentation when selling. An Indiana DL handles the first two requirements. A LTCH indicates that you've passed a background check. A minority of people will take it to the next level and require a full sales agreement document. However, having a DL and LTCH will make things easier as a new Hoosier gun owner, so just get those ASAP.

 

[Microairman1]

Well once I move I will meet all three of those requirements.

 

[Drail]

Welcome to the nuthouse.

 

[ruger1800]

18 year old Friend of mine was taken to jail for carrying two 1911s shirtless in a shoulder rig at a car wash, was released immediately after producing ltch

 

[Cameramonkey]

18 year old Friend of mine was taken to jail for carrying two 1911s shirtless in a shoulder rig at a car wash, was released immediately after producing ltch

I can't say I blame PD. that jus sounds... Off. (And why didn't he have it on him? Oh righ, it was in his shirt pocket. )

 

[indiana36Bravo]

Okay,cool. I'm sure I will get to 50 posts by the time I move and get my carry license. new are still working on getting a house so I have time before we move.

So other then the classifieds on here, where is a good place to find guns for sale like that? I don't have any family there so that isn't an option at this point.
The other problem I have been thinking about, I can't like go to a gun store and look
At handgun models to see what I like or what will fit me well to carry so how do I that? It might be kinda hard to look on the classifieds if I don't know what gun I want.

No reason you couldn't go look at a gun store almost all i've ever been in, in the state let's you look at them, still no sale unless 21 obviously.

 

[yankee1986]

I'm not sure if you can or not because of your age but renting the guns your interested in at a range is well worth the money to figure out what fits your hand and that is controllable for you.

 

[Microairman1]

Where is the best place to see what other states I can carry in with an Indiana carry license?

 

[pudly]

Handgunlaw.us

Note that when travelling, you need to follow that state's laws which are summarized at the same site. Unfortunately, IL does note recognize any other state's licenses.

 

[Microairman1]

Well, we got the house and I move in 9days. How do I go about getting my license to carry? I would like to do it soon if possible

 

[MCgrease08]

ISP: Firearms Licensing

 

[Microairman1]

Do I have to have an Indiana DL or ID before I apply for it?

 

[Cameramonkey]

Do I have to have an Indiana DL or ID before I apply for it?

IANAL but that is probably the simplest and easiest way to prove residency. (a requirement for the LTCH)

 

[Microairman1]

Where is the best place to find a gun to buy? I tried looking on here but haven't been able to find anything that I am looking for. Looking for a s&w 38. SPL air light or like a j frame revolver

 

[pudly]

You are under 21, right?

 

[Microairman1]

Yes sir.

 

[pudly]

OK. That rules out regular retail purchases, interstate purchases, auctions, and most gun show purchases. All require FFL/21+.

Other options available to you:

• Private purchase from someone you know- friends/family. Important- Don't give them money to do a retail purchase for you. That is a straw purchase which is illegal and can land them in major trouble.
• Purchase via INGO. You do not yet qualify due to post count, but that is easy to fix. Read the 50 post/site supporter rule. I'd recommend posting a WTB ad since you have something specific in mind.
• Private purchase at a gun show. You can't buy from FFL dealers, but there are generally also private sellers walking around with guns for sale.
• Purchase via another listing service in-state: Hoosier Topics, Armslist.
• Head to the 'hood and buy one from a non-licensed dealer. (an available and possibly even legal purchase, but not at all recommended)

The list above is in my order of preference due to safety/clunker/rip-off considerations. If you haven't already, you should do some research on how to evaluate a revolver to check functionality. There might be other options I've overlooked and hopefully someone else will chime in with those. You might want to consider being more flexible on a first gun until you can purchase retail to get exactly what you want.

One final note- Although your age is legal for private purchase, not everyone is clear on the law (as you weren't when you started this thread). When you approach someone about a purchase, don't be shocked if they turn you down because you are below 21. You can try to print off and show them the Indiana Code (IC 35-47-2-7), but some may still not want to go ahead with a sale. Good luck.

 

[Microairman1]

Well thank you all for the great info. I got my drivers license first and I applied for my permit and am going to do fingerprints tomorrow. So then it is just waiting after that and looking for a carry gun for me

 

[Microairman1]

Was a t the gun store today and someone said something I mentioned how at 18 you can legally buy a hangun as long as it isn't thru and ffl and they said that was dead wrong and can get you sent to jail. I tried to explain that it isn't illegal but I didn't know what laws to look at or show them. So where in the laws does it say/ or make it okay to do so as long as it is a private sale?

 

[JettaKnight]

Was a t the gun store today and someone said something I mentioned how at 18 you can legally buy a hangun as long as it isn't thru and ffl and they said that was dead wrong and can get you sent to jail. I tried to explain that it isn't illegal but I didn't know what laws to look at or show them. So where in the laws does it say/ or make it okay to do so as long as it is a private sale?

IC 35-47-2-7