New IN resident - LTC questions

[Wash]

Good morning!

Just moved from IL in December. Quick question - is it worth it to get a license in IN? I know it is a constititional carry state, are there any other benefits to get the permit other than state reciprocity?

I had an IL permit but I think it’s null and void now that I’m not a resident there.

Thanks for your help!

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Good morning!

Just moved from IL in December. Quick question - is it worth it to get a license in IN? I know it is a constititional carry state, are there any other benefits to get the permit other than state reciprocity?

I had an IL permit but I think it’s null and void now that I’m not a resident there.

Thanks for your help!

Welcome! The LTCH can come in handy if you travel to other states that honor Indiana's license, but do not have constitutional carry.

 

[EyeCarry]

Welcome to INGO and Indiana.

For me it's reciprocity should I decide to travel and carry. Beyond that, for me it's an intangible that I have jumped through the hoops and met the requirements.

 

[04FXSTS]

I moved three years ago next month from illinois, best move I ever made. It is only $13.00 to get a LTCH that is good for life so why not? I only moved 14 miles from east central Il to west central Indiana. I still go back into illinois quite a bit to see relatives and friends so having the LTCH from Indiana means I can legally carry a loaded handgun inside my vehicle. Jim.

 

[Mr. Habib]

The only other reason I can think of is some people want to see a LTCH when selling a firearm in a private sale. It's not a legal requirement, but it gives them a warm fuzzy feeling.

 

[Dean C.]

Reciprocity in other states is the primary reason, small fringe benefit is most like to see a "pink slip" when selling a firearm privately. IMHO it's a legal CYA to say you did your best to ensure you were not selling to a felon or prohibited person. But as long as you are within state borders and are a resident you do not need a permit to carry anymore.

 

[tomcat13]

Another Vote here for the Reciprocity Benefit.
Welcome outta the Gestapo State & to INGO!

 

[2tonic]

..... I still go back into illinois quite a bit to see relatives and friends so having the LTCH from Indiana means I can legally carry a loaded handgun inside my vehicle. Jim.

I would get a copy of the relevant Illinois statute, laminate it, and keep it in your car.
You may know transport is legal, I may know transport is legal, but expecting any random ISP officer to know is a fools errand.
JMTC.

 

[ratames]

I moved three years ago next month from illinois, best move I ever made. It is only $13.00 to get a LTCH that is good for life so why not? I only moved 14 miles from east central Il to west central Indiana. I still go back into illinois quite a bit to see relatives and friends so having the LTCH from Indiana means I can legally carry a loaded handgun inside my vehicle. Jim.

I think you missed a decimal there. The lifetime LTCH in Indiana is about $130.00, not $13.00.

 

[KellyinAvon]

I think you missed a decimal there. The lifetime LTCH in Indiana is about $130.00, not $13.00.

Fingerprint fee is only cost with lifetime and 5 year LTCH now.

 

[Lpherr]

Fingerprint fee is only cost with lifetime and 5 year LTCH now.

When do they begin issuing refunds to us that paid for our rights?

 

[ratames]

Fingerprint fee is only cost with lifetime and 5 year LTCH now.

Ah, okay, my browser didn't finish painting the entire page. I got down to the table for 2021 and there wasn't anything else there until I refreshed the page.

 

[KellyinAvon]

Ah, okay, my browser didn't finish painting the entire page. I got down to the table for 2021 and there wasn't anything else there until I refreshed the page.

That was all part of the long fight that ended up being Constitutional Carry in 2022.

 

[gassprint1]

That was all part of the long fight that ended up being Constitutional Carry in 2022.

Right, but some that are complaining about the carry permit just don't see the part about it giving them the right to carry in other states. Thats got me thinking of getting mine.

 

[MrSmitty]

I think you missed a decimal there. The lifetime LTCH in Indiana is about $130.00, not $13.00.

Just got my lifetime, less than $15 for fingerprints, no local, or ISP fee......I just wish Indiana had a picture on the LTCH, it would be accepted in more states.........

 

[ECS686]

The other benefit for getting a permit is it’s a violation to be within 1,000 feet of a school without a permit . While there is no case law yet on constitutional carry there’s that.

Also below is a post from Lee Weems training site. For those that don’t know Weems is a Training LT for a Sheriff’s Office. One of 5 or 6 Range Master instructors. And a Handgun Combative's instructor as well as teaches college so he’s more qualified to speak on it.

 

[Ingomike]

We all should get the Utah license…

 

[Joniki]

Just got my lifetime, less than $15 for fingerprints, no local, or ISP fee......I just wish Indiana had a picture on the LTCH, it would be accepted in more states.........

Most states that fail to honor our LTCH is because they are either a WOKE state ( IL, NY, CA and Illinois ) or because IN does not require formal traing ( SC ).

 

[bgcatty]

OP, welcome to the land of relatively free from draconian gun laws Indiana. Having moved here from NJ 18 years ago and from an 18 month stint in Illinois, wherefrom I scurried back to Indiana; Welcome and Enjoy!

 

[actaeon277]

The other benefit for getting a permit is it’s a violation to be within 1,000 feet of a school without a permit . While there is no case law yet on constitutional carry there’s that.

Also below is a post from Lee Weems training site. For those that don’t know Weems is a Training LT for a Sheriff’s Office. One of 5 or 6 Range Master instructors. And a Handgun Combative's instructor as well as teaches college so he’s more qualified to speak on it.

Except, that part was struck down.

Court Voids Ban on Guns Near Schools

The Supreme Court struck down a federal law banning gun possession within 1,000 feet of...

www.sfgate.com

Also, notice the new 'discharge firearm'
(.pdf)

https://www.atf.gov/firearms/docs/guide/gun-free-school-zone-notice-atf-p-53101/download

Except as provided in subparagraph (B), it shall
be unlawful for any person, knowingly or with reckless
disregard for the safety of another, to discharge or attempt
to discharge a firearm that has moved in or that otherwise
affects interstate or foreign commerce at a place that the
person knows is a school zone.
(B) Subparagraph (A) does not apply to the discharge
of a firearm—
(i) on private property not part of school
grounds;
(ii) as part of a program approved by a school in
the school zone, by an individual who is participating
in the program;
(iii) by an individual in accordance with a
contract entered into between a school in a school
zone and the individual or an employer of the
individual; or
(iv) by a law enforcement officer acting in his or
her official capacity.
(4) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as
preempting or preventing a State or local government
from enacting a statute establishing gun free school zones
as provided in this subsection.