Indiana firearms lawsDuty to Inform Police

Indiana Duty to Inform Police Laws (2026)

Info: No duty to inform — since permitless carry took effect July 1, 2022 (IC 35-47-2-3(a)), an eligible person 18+ needs no license, and the handgun chapter contains no provision requiring a carrier to notify an officer or display the now-optional license.

InfoVerified Jul 18, 2026

No duty to inform — since permitless carry took effect July 1, 2022 (IC 35-47-2-3(a)), an eligible person 18+ needs no license, and the handgun chapter contains no provision requiring a carrier to notify an officer or display the now-optional license. Optional licenses remain valid for reciprocity.

Official source: iga.in.gov

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