Question on Indiana assault rifle laws

[Jeffrey99]

Hey guys, newb here. I had a quick question, what the Indiana's laws on assault rifles? I've been told by a coworker that as long as it's only semi-automatic then it's legal. Is that true?

I'm mainly wanting something to shoot for fun every once in awhile but main purpose will be personal protection at home. Is a assault rifle overkill for that? Would I be smarter to go with a handgun? If I go handgun would probably also get my concealed permit. I don't see much point to have one without it.

Or would I just be better off getting a shotgun? LOL I'm not a big gun guy, went hunting a few times growing up. Just want something for protection at home.

Thanks,
Jeffrey

 

[Scutter01]

What's an "assault rifle"?

 

[ArcadiaGP]

The Indiana License to Carry a Handgun isn't quite a "Concealed Permit", as other states have. Indiana allows you to carry a handgun in any fashion you choose. It's more commonly referred to as a "license", also.

For home protection, you don't need a license, but it would still be wise to get one if you ever decide to carry.

ARs and AK's, etc... do not require a license to own. You can purchase and use these freely.

If you wanted a full-auto gun, I believe you would just need to get it through NFA Class 3 dealers. These are legal in Indiana, and do not require a special license to own (only to sell). They have a $200 tax attached to them.

A shotgun would also be a good choice for home defense. I'd say a handgun and a shotgun would work nicely.

 

[UncleMike]

What's an "assault rifle"?

It's a rifle used to assault people.
It's related to the "Assault knife", Assault baseball bat", "Assault spatula", "Assault pencil", and any other item that the Press wants to demonize.

 

[semperfi211]

It's a rifle used to assault people.
It's related to the "Assault knife", Assault baseball bat", "Assault spatula", "Assault pencil", and any other item that the Press wants to demonize.

But my favorite. The assault guitar.

 

[Bill of Rights]

to ! From what state are you moving?

IN has a law making possession or firing of a machine gun unlawful, HOWEVER, that is invalidated if you possess it legally under federal law, meaning that if you have your tax stamp, you're good to go.

That's the closest we get to "assault rifle" laws.

We have no laws on types of ammo you can carry, with the exception of "armor-piercing handgun ammunition"... not that anyone sells it to begin with...and really, the only guns our state laws forbid are "sawed-off shotguns", which some of us hope to bring into line with the above-referenced "machine gun" law, in that if you have a Federal tax stamp, you may lawfully own and use it.

(For reference's sake, in case you're not familiar with NFA and tax stamps, to obtain one, you have to submit information, photo, and fingerprints to federal law enforcement along with the money to pay for the stamp... $200.00... and wait a couple or three months for them to do your background check and such-like. The only exception is for a class of firearm known as "AOW" (any other weapon) for which the wait is as long and the background check is identical, but for which the tax is only $5.00. This does not take the place of the NICS check that the dealer runs when you take possession of the firearm, so in essence, you get two background checks before you can take possession, not to mention the one that's done if you also have your LTCH (our state's version of what you call a "concealed permit", though that's a misnomer; as you were told above, you are not required to carry concealed, but you may choose to do so (or carry openly) only once you have the license.) Prior to that, you may transport your handgun cased, unloaded, and not readily accessible in your vehicle. No license is required to transport or carry a long gun.

I hope this is helpful to you. If you have further questions, please ask; If we are to believe Col. Jeff Cooper's Four Rules, the only stupid question is, "Is it loaded?"

Again, to !

Blessings,
Bill

 

[ATM]

What's an "assault rifle"?

 

[Expat]

If I bought a fully automatic rifle out of the trunk of an ATF agent, do I need to get a permit for it?

 

[UncleMike]

If I bought a fully automatic rifle out of the trunk of an ATF agent, do I need to get a permit for it?

Not if you live in Mexico.

 

[IndianaResident]

I feel as though the OP will be overloaded in this thread.

A shotgun for home defense is widely regarded as premier, or is at least very common, and handguns are nearly equally so. Rifles are not found quite as often for their capacity to penetrate. This depends largely on what caliber the rifle is, but the idea is, its better for a missed round to lodge is drywall and struts than to punch into the next bedroom over. Naturally most handguns and shotguns can go through drywall, but its less likely with their lower speeds, and the presences of multiple small shot (shotgun), or hollowpoints (handguns).

Personally, I agree with those philosophies^, and further believe that if you never intend to "take the fight to the enemy", a rifle may not be necessary for Home defense. Moreover, while any weapon take a lot of time and practice to master, a shoulder fired, mechanically simple pump shotgun is a good choice for any member of the house. I like a 20guage for that reason, especially in a Mossberg 500 platform, or single/double barrel breakdown if that's all you can get.

...Inf fact, Kirk will be along shortly to tell you to buy a single barrel breakdown and call it a day.

 

[Mr. Habib]

What's an "assault rifle"?

I think they have the shoulder thingy that goes up.

 

[MtnBiker6510]

Not if you live in Mexico.

 

[SideArmed]

It's a rifle used to assault people.
It's related to the "Assault knife", Assault baseball bat", "Assault spatula", "Assault pencil", and any other item that the Press wants to demonize.

If I use my rifle to defend myself, is it a "Defense Rifle"?

 

[sharkey]

It's a rifle used to assault people.
It's related to the "Assault knife", Assault baseball bat", "Assault spatula", "Assault pencil", and any other item that the Press wants to demonize.

"Assault Yellow Journalism", so to speak?

 

[IndianaResident]

Choose your words carefully here.....if you use a gun word improperly the board will come at you like a spider monkey!

 

[Expat]

Choose your words carefully here.....if you use a gun word improperly the board will come at you like a spider monkey!

I think assault weapon/assault rifle is the only one that would get too much attention (okay mag/clip also). That is because the liberal gun grabbers and their willing accomplices in the press used that phrase as a way to panic the sheeple and give them a solution to a non-existent problem.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Jeffery, your question is not a hardware question but one of software.

What are you most comfortable and proficient with?

Go shooting with some buddies, see what you like, finger a bunch of guns, best of all, go to a class and allow your software to select your hardware.

 

[IndianaResident]

Nevermind

 

[Goodcat]

Good grief you guys are overloading him!!
1. "assault weapons" as some call them, are not illegal. They do not require a license to buy own or carry (rifles)
2. Machine guns are legal with a $200 tax stamp and some paperwork, but ridiculously expensive due to year reasons you will learn down the road
3. You only need a license to carry a handgun. There is no "concealed carry permit" in Indiana"

 

[UncleMike]

If I use my rifle to defend myself, is it a "Defense Rifle"?

NO!!
It's still an "Assault rifle" to the Press.
Oh yeah..........
And whatever it is, it's an AK 47.