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Indiana

IN
permissive

Firearm Regulations

Assault Weapon Ban
No
Mag Capacity Limit
No
Permit to Purchase
No
Firearm Registration
No
Concealed Carry
Permitless (18+)
Open Carry
Permitless (18+)
Red Flag Law
Yes
Background Check (Private)
No
NFA Weapons
Unrestricted
State Preemption
Yes

Key Notes

Permitless open and concealed carry since July 2022. Red flag law exists. Strong preemption prevents local restrictions.

  • •Permitless (18+) — Adults 18 and older can carry both concealed and openly without any permit since July 2022.
  • •Yes (Red Flag Law) — Indiana has a 'red flag' law (enacted 2005, one of the earliest) allowing law enforcement to petition for temporary firearm seizure from dangerous individuals.
  • •Unrestricted (NFA) — All NFA items (SBRs, SBS, suppressors, machine guns, destructive devices) are legal with the federal tax stamp.
  • •State Preemption: Yes — Strong preemption law prevents cities and counties from enacting their own firearm restrictions.
  • •No Background Check (Private) — Private sales between individuals do not require a background check.

Last updated January 15, 2026

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