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Non-Resident permit · GA → IN

Is a Georgia Non-Resident Permit Valid in Indiana?

No such permit issuedVerified 2026-08-08

A Georgia non-resident permit isn't something you can hold — the state doesn't issue one (georgia.gov requires applicants to be a Georgia resident and apply at the probate court (county of domicile); 18-20 only for military members with basic training completed. Out-of-state residents cannot get a WCL, but under SB 319 they may carry without one if they would otherwise qualify). The question for Indiana is which resident or non-resident permits from other states it honors.

Why

Official IN.gov FAQ quoting IC 35-47-2-21(b): licenses 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.' No issuing-state residency condition, so non-resident permits are honored per their terms; permitless carry independently covers most visitors 18+.

The permit (Georgia)

Permit
Georgia Weapons Carry License (WCL)
Issued by
Judge of the probate court of the applicant's county of domicile
Issue policy
Shall-issue
Issued to non-residents?
No — Georgia.gov requires applicants to be a Georgia resident and apply at the probate court (county of domicile); 18-20 only for military members with basic training completed. Out-of-state residents cannot get a WCL, but under SB 319 they may carry without one if they would otherwise qualify.

The destination (Indiana)

Recognition policy
Honors permits from all states
Permitless carry
Yes (18+)
Duty to inform
No (present permit on demand)
Magazine limit
No state limit

Carry rules in Indiana

Whatever your permit status, Indiana law governs how you carry inside the state. The rules below matter most on a short trip.

Off-limits places in Indiana

See the full 50-state map for a Georgia non-resident permit →

Frequently asked questions

Is a Georgia non-resident permit valid in Indiana?
A Georgia non-resident permit isn't something you can hold — the state doesn't issue one (georgia.gov requires applicants to be a Georgia resident and apply at the probate court (county of domicile); 18-20 only for military members with basic training completed. Out-of-state residents cannot get a WCL, but under SB 319 they may carry without one if they would otherwise qualify). The question for Indiana is which resident or non-resident permits from other states it honors.
Do I have to tell police in Indiana that I am carrying?
No statutory proactive duty found; official IN.gov guidance recommends telling an officer 'in a non-threatening manner' that you are in possession of a firearm. Framed as a recommendation, not a legal requirement.
Does Indiana limit magazine capacity?
Indiana sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
Can I carry in Indiana without any permit?
Indiana allows permitless concealed carry from age 18 for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.
Does Georgia issue non-resident carry permits?
No. Georgia issues carry permits to residents only (georgia.gov requires applicants to be a Georgia resident and apply at the probate court (county of domicile); 18-20 only for military members with basic training completed. Out-of-state residents cannot get a WCL, but under SB 319 they may carry without one if they would otherwise qualify). Non-residents who want multi-state coverage usually obtain a non-resident permit from a state that offers one, such as those listed in our non-resident permit guide.

Official sources