Is a Michigan Resident Permit Valid in Indiana?

Why

• Indiana recognizes valid carry permits from every US state.
• 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+.

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 →

Michigan vs Indiana: what changes at the state line

Crossing from Michigan into Indiana changes 3 rules: permitless carry (No → Yes (18+)); duty to inform police (Yes → No); out-of-state permits honored (All (resident permits only) → All states).

Going the other way, an Indiana resident permit in Michigan: recognized — carry with your permit.

Driving on from Indiana

How a Michigan resident permit fares in the states bordering Indiana:

• Illinois — Not recognized
• Kentucky — Recognized — and permitless carry applies
• Ohio — Recognized — and permitless carry applies

Check a whole route with the Trip Checker →

Frequently asked questions

Does Indiana honor a Michigan non-resident permit?

Michigan does not issue non-resident carry permits (michigan residents only: applicant must have resided in Michigan for at least 6 months (waivable for emergency licenses and for new residents who hold a valid CPL from another state); active-duty military with Michigan as home of record, or permanently stationed in Michigan, count as residents), so the question does not arise.

Can an Indiana resident permit holder carry in Michigan?

Recognized — carry with your permit. Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on Michigan'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.