Sullivan County, Indiana

On July 1, 2022, the State of Indiana will no longer require a handgun permit to legally carry, conceal or transport a handgun within the state. This law DOES NOT allow everyone to carry a handgun as Indiana law contains certain criteria which must be met for a person to legally carry within the state.

A person MUST NOT be a PROHIBITED PERSON as defined by IC 35-47-2-1.5.

A person who has been Convicted of a State or Federal offense Punishable By A Term Of Imprisonment Exceeding One (1) Year

A person who has been Convicted of a Crime of Domestic Violence (IC 35-31.5-2-78), Domestic Battery (IC 35-42-2-1.3) or Criminal Stalking (IC 35-45-10-5) (and Firearms Rights NOT Restored)

A person Restrained by an Order of Protection issued under IC 34-26-5 (does not include Workplace Violence Orders)

A Fugitive From Justice

A person under Indictment (felony charges filed by a prosecutor)

A person who has been adjudicated dangerous under IC 35-47-14-6;

A person who has been adjudicated a mental defective;

A person who has been committed to a mental institution.

A person dishonorably discharged from military service or the National Guard.

A person who renounces the person's United States citizenship in the manner described in 8 U.S.C. 1481.

A person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age, unless authorized under IC 35-47-10;

A person who is less than twenty-three (23) years of age and has an adjudication as a delinquent child for an act described by IC 35-47-4-5, unless authorized under IC 35-47-10;

An Alien.

If you are considering carrying a handgun and are not certain as to whether you fall under one of the above-mentioned categories, the Indiana State Police recommends you apply for a state-issued handgun permit:

The permit process is free

ISP will conduct the necessary background checks to help ensure compliance with IC 35-47-2-1.5 & IC 35-47-1-7

The online application can be found at this link https://www.in.gov/isp/firearms-licensing/apply-for-a-new-license-to-carry/

It may be necessary to have a license to carry if you travel to another state which requires a handgun permit to legally carry and/or transport

If you are considering carrying a handgun and are not certain as to whether you fall under one of the above-mentioned categories, and you do not wish to apply for a free handgun permit:

ISP cannot verify your compliance with IC 35-47-2-1.5

It is recommended that you speak to an attorney to determine your personal compliance with IC 35-47-2-1.5 prior to carrying a handgun under this new law.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HANDGUN PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP 1 – APPLICATION

Apply online at in.gov firearms division or follow this link https://www.in.gov/isp/firearms-licensing/apply-for-a-new-license-to-carry/

There is no longer a fee associated with applying for a handgun permit in Indiana

STEP 2 – ELECTRONIC FINGERPRINTS

Call 877-472-6917 to make an appointment to have electronic fingerprinting done. The closest locations for Sullivan County is Terre Haute, Linton, or Vincennes. Just be certain to tell them which location you want.  There is an $11.95 fee to have your fingerprints done.

STEP 3 – LOCAL FEE

After your fingerprints are completed, call your local law enforcement agency to have them submit your gun permit application to the state.

If you live out in the county and not in any city or town, then you will call the Administrative Section of the Sheriff’s Office (812-268-4308 ext 4) and request that your application be submitted to the state. 

Our office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Once your application has been submitted to the state, processing time should be 2 to 3 weeks.

For information on handgun laws and permit information you can go to www.in.gov  and select Firearms Licensing or contact the Indiana State Firearms Division at 317-233-5054.