Weapons in CMVs - Indiana

Indiana is a constitutional carry state, which means law-abiding adults 18 years and older who can legally possess a firearm under federal and state law may carry a concealed handgun without a permit. Firearms may be carried in private vehicles under the same conditions; however, individuals who are allowed by law to carry but ineligible for a carry permit may only transport firearms in a vehicle if the weapon is unloaded, not readily accessible, and secured in a case.

Permits

Permits are not required but may be useful for reciprocity with other states. Indiana has broad reciprocity with a majority of states. The Indiana State Police is the primary agency that processes applications for license to carry a handgun (LTCH).

Other weapons

No weapons other than handguns may be concealed carried in Indiana.

Permitted non-lethal weapons include:

• Stun guns
• Tasers (only with a LTCH)
• Pepper spray
• Tear gas
• Bear spray (legal for self-defense against wildlife)
• Bludgeons/batons
• Brass knuckles
• Less-lethal launchers

Duty to inform

There is no duty to inform in Indiana.

Employee parking lots

Employers may not prohibit employees from possessing a firearm in the employee’s vehicle as long as it is stored out of plain sight in a locked vehicle. Some exceptions apply.