I lived in Fort Wayne for 37 years and carried everywhere except where forbidden by actual law (federal or otherwise) for the last 15 years and never had a problem.
However... I have a resident permit and you don't.. Indiana law actually reads:
IC 35.47.2.21 - Other state licenses
Sec. 21. (a) Retail dealers’ licenses issued by other states or foreign countries will not be recognized in Indiana except for sales at wholesale.
(b) Licenses to carry handguns, issued by other states or foreign countries, will be recognized according to the terms thereof but only while the holders are not residents of Indiana
My interpretation of the law, and I've seen others interpret it the same way, is that Indiana will recognize your permit, but you still have to abide by all of the laws governing your CA permit and do not get the same freedoms that we do with IN permits.
So... Just act like you're not actually in Rome when you're here and that you're still back home if you want to play it absolutely safe. I don't think Indiana would care what you do, but if something goes down that would violate the terms of your CA permit while you're here, I have no clue if CA would prosecute you when you got home.
I could have it all wrong, but it's food for thought all the same.
I'd also consider applying for a non-resident permit. I have no clue how fast those come, but we do issue them.
My interpretation of the law, and I've seen others interpret it the same way, is that Indiana will recognize your permit, but you still have to abide by all of the laws governing your CA permit and do not get the same freedoms that we do with IN permits.
So... Just act like you're not actually in Rome when you're here and that you're still back home if you want to play it absolutely safe. I don't think Indiana would care what you do, but if something goes down that would violate the terms of your CA permit while you're here, I have no clue if CA would prosecute you when you got home.
I could have it all wrong, but it's food for thought all the same.
I'd also consider applying for a non-resident permit. I have no clue how fast those come, but we do issue them.
Please don't start this nonsense again. There's absolutely no support for this interpretation beyond LGS thumbsucking. Logically, it would require an LEO to be versed in the laws of 49 other states as well as Indiana. For instance, what if a man carries his gun into a school? "It's OK - I'm allowed to do this in my home state!"My interpretation of the law, and I've seen others interpret it the same way, is that Indiana will recognize your permit, but you still have to abide by all of the laws governing your CA permit and do not get the same freedoms that we do with IN permits.
Just how exactly would that work? What could possibly predicate that?So... Just act like you're not actually in Rome when you're here and that you're still back home if you want to play it absolutely safe. I don't think Indiana would care what you do, but if something goes down that would violate the terms of your CA permit while you're here, I have no clue if CA would prosecute you when you got home.
Sorry to be blunt, be you absolutely have it all wrong. I hate to be rough to a new INGO'er, but bad advice is bad advice...I could have it all wrong, but it's food for thought all the same.
For a one weekend trip‽ You must be joking!I'd also consider applying for a non-resident permit. I have no clue how fast those come, but we do issue them.
Check this thread out.I will be flying into MDW and spending the night before I drive to Fort Wayne the following day. Is there anything I need to know besides unloaded, locked and not readily accessible? Can a loaded mag be transported in the same locked container as the gun? Can I have the locked case in the passenger seat? I also read somewhere that no one can borrow my car if my weapon is in it. This seems a little excessive.
I will be flying into MDW and spending the night before I drive to Fort Wayne the following day. Is there anything I need to know besides unloaded, locked and not readily accessible? Can a loaded mag be transported in the same locked container as the gun? Can I have the locked case in the passenger seat? I also read somewhere that no one can borrow my car if my weapon is in it. This seems a little excessive.
This. Exit Illinois asap.MDW is a one hour drive to several nice hotels in Indiana. Leave your handgun in your luggage until you are out of Chicago.
Greetings. I will be visiting Fort Wayne for Labor Day weekend to attend a wedding. I plan on carrying my weapon for the duration of my visit. Can any residents give some tips on do’s and don’ts? Anything I need to know or prepare for?
OK, we need an after action report!
Nothing really to report. Everything went well. I came, I carried, I left. Fort Wayne is a really small town. I was surprised.
Hah! If you think Fort Wayne is a small town, much less a really small town, you have never been to an actual really small town.