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Non-Resident permit · NY → IN

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

Recognized — and permitless carry appliesVerified 2026-08-08

Yes — and Indiana would let you carry even without the permit. The state honors New York non-resident permits and allows permitless carry for adults 18+ for anyone who may legally possess a handgun.

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 (New York)

Permit
New York State Pistol/Revolver License — concealed carry class (Penal Law 400.00(2)(f))
Issued by
County or city licensing officer (county judge, sheriff or police commissioner depending on locality; NYPD License Division within New York City)
Issue policy
Shall-issue
Issued to non-residents?
Yes — Official gunsafety.ny.gov FAQ: 'New York law does not require residency or in-state employment to apply for a firearm license... residency is not among the eligibility criteria'; applications go to the licensing officer where the applicant resides, is principally employed or has a principal place of business (PL 400.00(3)).

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

Carry law is state law. From the moment you enter Indiana, these rules replace the ones you know from New York.

Off-limits places in Indiana

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a New York non-resident permit valid in Indiana?
Yes — and Indiana would let you carry even without the permit. The state honors New York non-resident permits and allows permitless carry for adults 18+ for anyone who may legally possess a handgun.
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.
Where does Indiana publish its official reciprocity list?
Indiana publishes its recognition policy on an official state page, linked in the sources on this page. That page is the authority — check it shortly before travel, because recognition lists change without much notice.

Official sources