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What does the class include?

Our Indiana Concealed Carry Essentials course will help you build the knowledge and confidence to carry responsibly in Indiana, even though the state does not require a class for eligible individuals to carry. This course covers firearm safety and safe handling practices, handgun operation, ammunition knowledge and shooting fundamentals, Indiana firearm and carry laws, use-of-force and self-defense principles, conflict avoidance and situational awareness, safe firearm storage practices, legal responsibilities of concealed carry, defensive mindset, and practical carry considerations.

 

  • Everything you must know about Code § 35-47-2 before applying for your License to Carry
  • An in-depth discussion on Indiana firearms law
  • A detailed review of Indiana Self-Defense law
  • Review of where you can and can not conceal carry in Indiana
  • The class is 2 hours long
  • Class costs only $35.00

 

 

All of our Indiana Concealed Carry Essentials classes teach students the laws and responsibilities they should know to legally and responsibly carry a firearm. Indiana allows permitless carry for eligible individuals, but many residents still choose to obtain an Indiana License to Carry Handgun, or LTCH, for reciprocity when traveling and to demonstrate formal firearms training and legal understanding. Whether you choose to apply for an LTCH or carry under Indiana’s permitless carry law, you are still responsible for knowing the laws and information covered in our classes. Our instructors are USCCA/NRA-certified and have the knowledge and experience needed to teach you what you need to know. In our course, we will discuss self-defense scenarios and go over step by step what to do and what not to do. Our goal is not just to provide training; we want to ensure that our students leave the class feeling comfortable and confident in their knowledge of Indiana firearm, concealed carry, and self-defense laws, ready to carry safely and responsibly.
 

 

What should you expect?

 

Practical Training

In your class, you will learn proper firearm handling skills, weapon safety, and firearms laws. As part of all of our classes, we focus on day-to-day situations such as firearms storage, safety around children, and concealed carry.
 

Knowledgeable Instructors

All of our instructors are certified by the USCCA/NRA. Each instructor is well versed in self-defense, both inside and outside the home. The knowledge they impart will give you the foundation to feel comfortable carrying your firearm to the places you go.
 

Everyday Safety

Safety both in the class and out is a top priority for all of our instructors. To ensure your safety, no live ammunition is permitted in the classroom. We are dedicated to making firearms ownership safe and enjoyable.

Why take an Indiana Concealed Carry Essentials class if it is not required?

Indiana allows eligible individuals to carry a handgun without a permit, but that does not mean training is unnecessary. You are still responsible for knowing Indiana firearm laws, where you can and cannot carry, use-of-force rules, safe handling practices, and how to respond in a self-defense situation. Many Indiana residents also choose to obtain an Indiana License to Carry Handgun for reciprocity when traveling outside the state, since Indiana law specifically allows a person to obtain a license for carry in another state under a reciprocity agreement. This class gives you more than basic information; it gives you the legal understanding, safety training, and confidence needed to carry responsibly in Indiana and beyond. 
 

 

Why Train with ASDI?

With ASDI, we make getting training simple, straightforward, and affordable; our Indiana Concealed Carry Essentials classes costs just $35.00. This class will prepare you to confidently carry. When you take our class, you only need to show up and we will walk you through the entire process. We won't just give you your certificate and send you on your way, we will make sure that you know exactly what to do next and how to make it easy and painless.

Common Questions

 

How do I apply to obtain my Indiana License to Carry a Handgun (LTCH)?

Indiana uses an online system through the Indiana State Police Handgun Licensing Portal to apply for a new License to Carry a Handgun. To apply, you will complete the online handgun license application, schedule an electronic fingerprint appointment, and then complete local law enforcement processing with your sheriff or municipal police agency within 90 days. Once those steps are complete, your application will be electronically submitted to the Indiana State Police for final review, and if approved, your LTCH will be mailed to you.
 
 

Does Indiana issue a lifetime handgun license?

Yes. Indiana allows eligible applicants to apply for a lifetime or five-year firearms permit, and the Indiana State Police conducts the required checks to determine whether the applicant qualifies.  
 

Am I required to take a course to receive my Indiana License to Carry a Handgun (LTCH)?

No, Indiana does not require you to take a course to get your License to Carry a Handgun. This is a non-required course that we offer to those who want to ensure they know all the laws around concealed carry in Indiana. We will cover Pennsylvania's concealed carry laws and use of lethal force laws, and answer any questions students may have before getting their licenses. It is incredibly important to know this information so you can conceal carry legally and responsibly.

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