A question for clarity

[Pooty22]

I purchased a pistol on Saturday. I know that it was legal for me to take it home in my car without a license. Last night, my wife and I had a lengthy discussion on what I planned to use it for. I told her for target shooting and home defense. I told her that I can carry it to a range for practice without a license and she asked me to find out for certain if that's true. So was I correct? Clarity from a LEO is preferred or the law regarding this. Thank you for the help.

 

[eldirector]

I'll do you one better. Here is the Indiana Code on that topic:
Indiana Code 35-47-2

IC 35-47-2-1
Carrying a handgun without being licensed; exceptions; person convicted of domestic battery
Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) and section 2 of this chapter, a person shall not carry a handgun in any vehicle or on or about the person's body without being licensed under this chapter to carry a handgun.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person may carry a handgun without being licensed under this chapter to carry a handgun if:
(1) the person carries the handgun on or about the person's body in or on property that is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise legally controlled by the person;
(2) the person carries the handgun on or about the person's body while lawfully present in or on property that is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise legally controlled by another person, if the person:
(A) has the consent of the owner, renter, lessor, or person who legally controls the property to have the handgun on the premises;
(B) is attending a firearms related event on the property, including a gun show, firearms expo, gun owner's club or convention, hunting club, shooting club, or training course; or
(C) is on the property to receive firearms related services, including the repair, maintenance, or modification of a firearm;
(3) the person carries the handgun in a vehicle that is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise legally controlled by the person, if the handgun is:
(A) unloaded;
(B) not readily accessible; and
(C) secured in a case;
(4) the person carries the handgun while lawfully present in a vehicle that is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise legally controlled by another person, if the handgun is:
(A) unloaded;
(B) not readily accessible; and
(C) secured in a case; or
(5) the person carries the handgun:
(A) at a shooting range (as defined in IC 14-22-31.5-3);
(B) while attending a firearms instructional course; or
(C) while engaged in a legal hunting activity.

 

[Stschil]

El Director is wise!

OP: go to the link he posted and print it, keep it with you when traveling to/from the range. There are still LEO's out there who are not fully acquainted with it, so having a copy could save you some hassle in the future.

 

[darkkevin]

I purchased a pistol on Saturday. I know that it was legal for me to take it home in my car without a license. Last night, my wife and I had a lengthy discussion on what I planned to use it for. I told her for target shooting and home defense. I told her that I can carry it to a range for practice without a license and she asked me to find out for certain if that's true. So was I correct? Clarity from a LEO is preferred or the law regarding this. Thank you for the help.

you're good to go

why not just get your LTCH?

 

[Titanium_Frost]

you're good to go

why not just get your LTCH?

This. Plus, there is no duty to inform in Indiana so if you get pulled over, if you do not possess a LTCH yet just keep it to yourself and don't allow any searches.

 

[Pooty22]

you're good to go

why not just get your LTCH?

I'm awaiting it's arrival. Three weeks and counting

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Good move getting your pink card, much cheaper than a lawyer.

 

[kjf40]

Congrats on the purchase of the firearm, congrats on the Pink!

Convince your lady to get hers too

 

[Pooty22]

Congrats on the purchase of the firearm, congrats on the Pink!

Convince your lady to get hers too

I doubt I'll ever be able to convince her to get hers. I'm having a hard enough time getting her to be okay with me carrying a gun.

 

[kjf40]

I doubt I'll ever be able to convince her to get hers. I'm having a hard enough time getting her to be okay with me carrying a gun.

Will she go with you to shoot it?

Alot of times people are just leary because they know nothing about it, if you teach her maybe she will jump on the boat??

I've known people to change their mind after they get to shoot!

 

[Pooty22]

Will she go with you to shoot it?

Alot of times people are just leary because they know nothing about it, if you teach her maybe she will jump on the boat??

I've known people to change their mind after they get to shoot!

I'm going to try that but as of right now she's pregnant with our second child. I need to site her that they are safe enough to have around our kids. She's worried about a ND and if our kids will be able to get to it. She also doesn't want them to develop a fascination with them and think they aren't dangerous.

 

[kjf40]

You could try to get her to attend a class with you.

There are plenty of safety classes.

Just work on her slowly, hope she comes around and sees the light

 

[mrortega]

I doubt I'll ever be able to convince her to get hers. I'm having a hard enough time getting her to be okay with me carrying a gun.

Tell her that the chances of her ever needing a firearm to defend herself or a family member is really pretty small. Statistically she won't need it. Then tell her when she and your kids are laying face down in the convenient store restroom waiting to be executed because they walked in on a robbery in progress she can reassure herself by saying, "Statistically this isn't happening."