Concealed Carry Question

[sb0]

Hello.

I am moving from Virginia to Indiana in a month or so.

I have my VA CCP, and I know IN has reciprocity with VA, but will this be void once I change my residence to Indiana? If so, will I just have to be without CCP for the 6-8 weeks it takes to get my Indiana permit, or is there some other way around this? I've checked with VA and my VA permit is valid until it expires, even if I move out of state.

Basically my question is: does Indiana honor reciprocity for residents, or only for non-residents?

Thanks!

 

[rockhopper46038]

Unfortunately the reciprocity ends upon the establishment of residency in Indiana.

 

[nakinate]

It will also take longer than 6-8 weeks to get your IN LTCH

 

[cosermann]

Unfortunately, the above posts are correct (Although once the most recent frenzy dies down, you should be able to get a LTCH much quicker. It was only a couple week wait before Sandy Hook).

However, it does suggest an idea for an update to the Indiana Code. We have code in place such that when a LTCH expires, your current LTCH is valid until your new one comes through [1].

I'd propose we enact similar code for people who relocate to Indiana who have a valid carry license from the state from which they're locating. So, if such folks apply for an IN LTCH within 30 days of becoming an Indiana resident, then their previous state's license is valid until the new IN LTCH is issued.

I like it.

[1] - IC 35-47-2-6b - if filed withing 30 dys of expiration.

 

[metaldog]

Spoke to a close LEO friend the other day. He said the wait is now 7-8 MONTHS! Said he applied for his renewal in Dec. & got it in June.
I applied for renewal in mid-May. From what hes saying... I may not see it 'til January!

 

[brotherbill3]

When you move - apply for the lifetime LTCH - and do everything electronically and L1 (morphotrust) for the prints.
without anything other than posts on forums / web sites - it does seem that renewals and 4 yr applications are taking longer than new lifetime LTCH's ...

ISP just added staff and it is supposed to be going faster - but we (Indiana) are adding new LTCH holders at a record pace this year.

 

[jbombelli]

Spoke to a close LEO friend the other day. He said the wait is now 7-8 MONTHS! Said he applied for his renewal in Dec. & got it in June.
I applied for renewal in mid-May. From what hes saying... I may not see it 'til January!

My brother's license arrived today, he turned everything in June 3.

 

[sb0]

Well that's too bad. Hopefully by September they'll be able to speed up the processing.

I'd propose we enact similar code for people who relocate to Indiana who have a valid carry license from the state from which they're locating. So, if such folks apply for an IN LTCH within 30 days of becoming an Indiana resident, then their previous state's license is valid until the new IN LTCH is issued.

Kentucky just did this. They have a 6 month residency requirement for CCP, so anyone who moved to Kentucky basically had to wait 6 months before even applying, then wait to get their permit.

 

[brotherbill3]

Or better yet go to constitutional carry ... (hey I am allowed to dream) ... BTW sb0 - Welcome to Indiana. - and INGO.

 

[sb0]

Or better yet go to constitutional carry ... (hey I am allowed to dream) ... BTW sb0 - Welcome to Indiana. - and INGO.

Looking at how things have gone over the last few years, I think it could happen. Arkansas just passed it, 5 states now.

And thanks!

 

[Steve B]

It would be nice to see Indiana recognize 2A rights instead of charging us for them.

 

[sb0]

It would be nice to see Indiana recognize 2A rights instead of charging us for them.

Well I grew up in MD, so to me VA and IN are utopia already.

 

[fgv]

I applied for my LTCH license about 3 weeks ago and was told there is a 4 month wait. Local police station says there is a backlog of 4000 applications.

 

[INyooper]

...and, just for the record ('cuz someone's gotta do it ;-), Indiana isn't a concealed carry state; you can carry any way you please, including OC in an ankle holster while you're wearing shorts ...and, for those of you who do, post a picture so we can all share the laughter (remember, we'd be laughing with you, not at you!).