Firearms in Indiana (2026)

3 rules on the books across Indiana. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Local Firearms Preemption

Whether your state expressly bars cities from passing their own firearms ordinances, and what (if anything) cities can still regulate.

Indiana law preempts local firearm regulation, barring cities and counties from passing or enforcing ordinances on…

State rules on visibly carrying a firearm in public, including who may open carry and where open carry is prohibited statewide.

Indiana permits open carry of handguns by lawful adults without a permit, subject to location-based restrictions and…

State rules on transporting firearms in private vehicles, locked-case requirements, loaded vs unloaded, and whether locals can add restrictions.

Indiana allows lawful adults at least 18 to carry a handgun in a vehicle without a permit, consistent with the state's…