Waiting period, other requirements in Indiana to buy a gun?

[Old Savage]

Have a friend there who is interested. She is new to this. Since I am in Calif. little knowledge of the rest of the country. Thanks.

[Ter]

You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase a long gun and least 21 years of age and be a resident of Indian to buy a handgun; have a valid photo ID and submit to and pass an in-store, instant FBI criminal background check (N.I.C.S. ).
No waiting period on long guns or handguns.

[AJMD429]

Long guns - background check is typically 'instant' and anyone over 18 can buy.

Hand guns - background check is typically 'instant' and anyone over 21 can buy.

Waiting period I believe is ONLY for handguns, and is waived if you are a CCW licensee.

Indiana has 4,800,000 citizens who are over 18 years of age, and about 390,000 have a CCW permit, so she should join the 1-in-12 adults in Indiana who are CCW licensees. If she's not got a criminal record, she should get one easily (takes 90 days typically for first-time issue). Can get lifetime permit for $75 I think.

If you want to let me know what general part of the state she lives in, I can tell you/her if three are any nearby dealers who are 'decent'. The only one I would absolutely NEVER buy a gun from is the anti-gun "Don's Guns" in Indianapolis - he's always on television arguing for bans on assault weapons, registration, etc., despite what he sells for a living...

[J Miller]

OS,
Here's some FAQs from the IN State Police:


http://www.in.gov/isp/files/firearms_FAQ_02_08.pdf

Hope it helps some.

Joe

[Ter]

Indiana issues a LTCH ( License to Carry a Handgun). This allows concealed carry or open carry.

[Old Savage]

Sent Cris the link to this topic. She says it was very helpful and wanted me to convey her thanks to you fellows. Here is a lady who is recently interested in shooting and had an opportunity to shoot a number of different types lately.

[Ysabel Kid]

The only one I would absolutely NEVER buy a gun from is the anti-gun "Don's Guns" in Indianapolis - he's always on television arguing for bans on assault weapons, registration, etc., despite what he sells for a living...

He's still kicking around? He used to be the only indoor range in my area, so I went into the shop frequently back in the mid-80's. Turd liked to hit on my Mom when she went with me. He used to be on TV with semi-auto "assault rifles" in both hands hawking them. What a putz!

Sorry to hi-jack your post OS!!!

[AJMD429]

Sent Cris the link to this topic. She says it was very helpful and wanted me to convey her thanks to you fellows. Here is a lady who is recently interested in shooting and had an opportunity to shoot a number of different types lately.

She may find a welcome forum in the Indiana Gun Owners, and they have a forum section for women, which she might find less intimidating than some of the macho-blowhard-guy type stuff on regular 'gun' forums (except our gentlemanly Levergunscommunity ). That forum is at - http://ingunowners.com/forums/women_and_firearms/.

If she's in the Indianapolis area, Beech Grove Firearms is a friendly and decent place, and if in the south-central part of the state I know a VERY gentlemanly and decent cop who will duly walk her through any permitting process, help her select and obtain a firearm, and tell her who's-who in the local area as far as decent gun shops and so on. I can PM you the information to get hold of him, and you can relay it to her, if she prefers. Just let me know.

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Oh yeah, if her cholesterol is not right, or she has an earache, infected toenails, or any arthritis or anything, give her my card...

[Old Savage]

Thanks AJ - she is up near Warsaw and has connections. We are old friends from college and she just happened across this interest with a friend up there and we have talked a lot about it. Appreciate your input and consideration.