Is a New York Non-Resident Permit Valid in Indiana?
Yes, but not for every holder. Indiana recognizes a New York non-resident permit unless you live in Indiana. Indiana also allows permitless carry for adults 18+ if you qualify. Indiana residents are not covered by this recognition, but Indiana's permitless carry from age 18 still applies if they qualify.
Why
- Indiana recognizes valid carry permits from every US state.
- Indiana does not honor an out-of-state permit held by an Indiana resident.
- Indiana allows permitless carry for eligible adults 18+, which extends to visitors who may legally possess a handgun.
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.
- 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)
New York vs Indiana: what changes at the state line
Crossing from New York into Indiana changes 4 rules: permitless carry (No → Yes (18+)); magazine limit (10 rounds → None); out-of-state permits honored (None → All states); open carry (No → Yes, no permit).
| Rule | New York | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Permitless carry | No | Yes (18+) |
| Duty to inform police | No | No |
| Magazine limit | 10 rounds | None |
| Out-of-state permits honored | None | All states |
| Open carry | No | Yes, no permit |
Going the other way, an Indiana non-resident permit in New York: not recognized*.
Driving on from Indiana
How a New York non-resident permit fares in the states bordering Indiana:
Frequently asked questions
- Does Indiana honor a New York resident permit?
- Recognized — and permitless carry applies. The verdict matches the non-resident permit on this page, but the conditions differ.
- Can an Indiana non-resident permit holder carry in New York?
- Not recognized, if Indiana issues one (unverified). Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on New York's law, not Indiana's.
- 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
- IN.gov FAQ - Does Indiana honor handgun licenses from other states? (IC 35-47-2-21(b)) — accessed 2026-08-08
- IN.gov FAQ - Places where carry is illegal even with a valid license — accessed 2026-08-08
- IN.gov FAQ - Handgun carry at Indiana State Parks — accessed 2026-08-08
- IN.gov FAQ - How do I apply for a handgun license? (ISP issues; online portal) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Georgia General Assembly policy brief (supporting: lists Indiana among the 25 permitless-carry states as of 2022) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Indiana State Police - Permitless Carry website messaging (PDF) — accessed 2026-09-27
- Indiana State Police - Firearms Handgun Licensing Application Fees — accessed 2026-09-27
- Indiana State Police - Apply for a New License to Carry — accessed 2026-09-27
- NY Penal Law 400.00 — Licenses (age 21, licensing officers, statewide validity/NYC exception, exhibit on demand) — accessed 2026-08-08
- gunsafety.ny.gov — FAQ: New Concealed Carry Law (sensitive locations, restricted private property, nonresident applications) — accessed 2026-08-08
- New York State Police — FAQ Regarding Recent Changes to NYS Gun Laws (sensitive-location list, vehicle storage) — accessed 2026-08-08
- NY Penal Law 265.00(23) — large capacity ammunition feeding device (>10 rounds) — accessed 2026-08-08