Is a New Mexico Non-Resident Permit Valid in Indiana?

Why

• New Mexico does not issue carry permits to non-residents (residents only (domiciled 90+ days), except members of the us armed forces permanently stationed in nm and their dependents (nmsa 29-19-4(a)(2)). new residents holding a license from a reciprocity state must transfer to a nm license within 90 days).

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+.

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.

• 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.
• Indiana sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
• Indiana allows permitless concealed carry from age 18 for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.
• Anyone eligible for permitless carry (18+, not a prohibited person) may carry a loaded handgun in a vehicle without a license since July 1, 2022.

Off-limits places in Indiana

Indiana bans carry in 4 kinds of places. The first on the list:

• School property (IC 35-47-9)
• Commercial airports and aircraft (IC 35-47-6)

See all 4 places you can't carry in Indiana →

New Mexico vs Indiana: what changes at the state line

Crossing from New Mexico into Indiana changes 2 rules: permitless carry (No → Yes (18+)); out-of-state permits honored (20 states → All states).

Going the other way, an Indiana non-resident permit in New Mexico: not recognized.

Permits that do work in Indiana

These non-resident permits are honored in Indiana, ranked by how many states honor each one. They are issued to people who live outside the issuing state, subject to its eligibility rules.

• North Dakota non-resident permit · honored in 33 states
• Ohio non-resident permit · honored in 33 states
• Idaho non-resident permit · honored in 32 states
• Texas non-resident permit · honored in 32 states
• Florida non-resident permit · honored in 32 states
• South Carolina non-resident permit · honored in 32 states

Driving on from Indiana

How a New Mexico non-resident permit fares in the states bordering Indiana:

• Illinois — No such permit issued
• Kentucky — No such permit issued
• Michigan — No such permit issued
• Ohio — No such permit issued

Check a whole route with the Trip Checker →

Frequently asked questions

Does Indiana honor a New Mexico resident permit?

Recognized — and permitless carry applies. That differs from the non-resident permit on this page, because Indiana treats the two permit types differently.

Can an Indiana non-resident permit holder carry in New Mexico?

Not recognized. Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on New Mexico's law, not Indiana's.

Does New Mexico issue non-resident carry permits?

No. New Mexico issues carry permits to residents only (residents only (domiciled 90+ days), except members of the US armed forces permanently stationed in NM and their dependents (NMSA 29-19-4(A)(2)). New residents holding a license from a reciprocity state must transfer to a NM license within 90 days). 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.