IN handgun registration?

[marv]

When did the State of Indiana discontinue handgun registration? I recall it was required in 1955. Then I lost interest in guns for a few years. What year did they stop it?

 

[GunSlinger]

I don't recall that handguns ever needed to be registered in Indiana, but then again I don't remember much before 1974 in regards to Indiana gun law.

 

[STEEL CORE]

1955-2013 a FEW YEARS, I am a 1956 model myself...................lots of history in those few years!

 

[Bigtanker]

I remember in the early 90's our local LEO brought a piece of paper to my dad for a handgun he had bought and sold already. I have no idea what it was about.

 

[Classic]

I believe IN had some kind of voluntary, billed as a public service, gun registration for some period of time.

 

[VERT]

I remember my dad participating in a voluntary registration in the 80s. It was supposed to keep serial numbers on file in case the gun was stolen. Also there was a waiting period for purchase unless the buyer had a handgun license

 

[MikeDVB]

Not sure, I'm not nearly that old .

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

From our resident Indiana firearms historian

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...13796-register-handgun-carry.html#post4472623

 

[Kirk Freeman]

When you say "registration", do you mean the separate white form that one filled out during a sale? A voluntary program that did exist in some cities and towns? What exactly are you referencing?

 

[PGRChaplain]

In 1955 didn't you go to Sears & Roebuck, pay your $$$$ and walk out the door with your new Gun?

 

[Farmritch]

South Bend used to have a program. I believe it went to court to have the records destroyed. Maybe 1990?

 

[SERparacord]

The State of Indiana has never had any gun registry.

 

[possum_128]

I seem to remember my dad having to take any new gun he bought downtown to IPD to be fired and "registered" in the 1960's.

 

[El-Cigarro]

I believe IN had some kind of voluntary, billed as a public service, gun registration for some period of time.

Yes. I registered two with Jasper Co. the same day I went in to apply for my first LTCH. Back around '82 or so. Not sure WHY now, never did it again...

 

[rugertoter]

I remember my dad participating in a voluntary registration in the 80s. It was supposed to keep serial numbers on file in case the gun was stolen. Also there was a waiting period for purchase unless the buyer had a handgun license

As far as the waiting period in the 1980's, yes that is true. I had to wait for the purchase of my first handgun, but after that I went out and got my carry permit so there would be no more waiting.

 

[JBI812]

I remember getting a target permit issued by the Marion County Sheriff's Department in the 1970 era. The Deputy took the serial number and issued the permit (blue paper). My first 3 firearms were purchased at Galyan's in Plainfield and I don't remember filling out paper work for background check when buying either a revolver or long guns. I do remember buying a new Winchester Model 94 lever action 22 magnum rifle for 99.00 and some change. My shotguns came from Enroe Sporting Goods downtown Indy on Washington Street. I don't recall paper work on either purchase.

 

[JBI812]

I also remember the local Police Chief and Sheriff having to approve applications for carry permits.

 

[nascarfantoo]

1955-2013 a FEW YEARS, I am a 1956 model myself...................lots of history in those few years!

I too am 1956 model. Love that '56 Chevy look. Have no knowledge of IN registration since I am transplant from IL.

 

[Bunnykid68]

As Kirk said, some towns/cities had voluntary registration, never has been mandatory.

 

[ductape]

In the early 80's I was required to give the local police a copy of the sales information from the dealer. I was told it was to register it.