That is excellent, Scout. If I'm not obligated to help cook on Thursday morning, I might be able to pull together a few things for you.
Other contributions to the FAQ + Answers to help pull this together would be much appreciated.
Questions that I see frequently asked so far are:
1) How do I apply for my LTCH?
2) What's the difference between an LTCH and a CCW? [Quick answer.. LTCH is a License to Carry Handgun. Concealed or open is not specified. The type of weapon is specified. This is the type of license/permit that Indiana offers to its residents. CCW is a Concealed Carry Weapon (permit). Concealed is specified. The type of weapon is not specified (although it is usually restricted to certain types). Indiana does NOT offer this type of license/permit.
3) How long does it take to get an LTCH? [Quick answer... It seems to be about 6 weeks right now 11/25/08.]
4) What the heck IS an LTCH? [Quick answer... See #2.]
5) Should I get the Lifetime or the 4-year? Personal Protection or Target/Hunting? [Quick answer... Lifetime Personal Protection.]
6) My [wife/sister/daughter/girlfriend/mom] [is afraid of/hates/won't talk about] guns. What do I do? [Quick answer... Don't expect a reasonable or quick turn to a firearms fanatic. It takes time, often in the category of "years," definitely not overnight. Ask her why she's afraid of guns. Show her yours if she's willing. Talk about why it's important to learn to defend yourself. This is really a very long discussion, but essentially, go slow, keep talking, don't push.]
7) My [female] [needs/wants] her own gun. What should I get her? [Quick answer... Ask her. It needs to be her decision, not yours and not the shopkeepers. Help her make an informed decision, but it needs to be her decision in the end.]
8) What the heck is up with this "bacon" thing anyway? [Quick answer... Search for "Food of the Gods." It's Scutter01's fault.]
9) Where am I allowed to carry in Indiana? [Quick answer... Assuming you have your LTCH...not schools (including churches with preschools), not most government buildings, not most Federal property, not most of Indy City Parks. Yes, you can carry in most state parks. Without your LTCH: Nowhere. IANAL.]
10) What states have reciprocity with Indiana?
11) How do I transport a gun across Illinois? [Quick answer... you don't.]
12) Which is better? Glock, SIG or HK? (All other manufacturers need not apply.) [Quick answer... SIG. But I'm biased. Actually, if you go based on popularity of carry, it's Glock of the 19 variety. /sigh]
13) What is an NFA item? [Quick answer... Anything that is covered by the National Firearms Act of... some time ago.]
14) Who is in charge of this place anyway? [Quick answer.. Fenway.]
15) I heard that the lifetime LTCH won't be available anymore. Is this true? [Quick answer... NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO.]
16) When can I renew my current license? [Quick answer... Within 180 days of your current license's expiration date and not before.]
17) My license expired two months ago, but I reapplied for a new license yesterday. Can I still carry my gun? [Quick answer... No.]
18) What is the best ammo to carry? [Quick answer... the kind that fits in your gun without blowing up your gun.]
19) Concealed or open carry? [Quick answer.. yes.]
20) When is the next INGO Get Together? [Quick answer.. probably the next Indy 1500.]
21) Will INGO have a table at the next 1500? [Quick answer... yes.]
22) Where can I get one of those super cool INGO hats? [Quick answer.. PM Fenway.]
23) What does [insert favorite acronym here] mean?
24) INGO needs a live chat! [Quick answer... NO.]
25) Can I sell/purchase a gun out of state? [Quick answer... handguns through an FFL only. long guns I will have to look up, but I believe yes, even without an FFL. IANAL.]
26) I have a gun. What do I carry it in? [Quick answer... a holster. I recommend Raven Concealment Systems ]
27) Where do I get training? [Quick answer.. Check out the Tactics & Training forum.]
28) How do I get involved in USPSA? [Quick answer... PM rhino or obijohn.]
29) How do I get involved in IDPA? [Quick answer... PM rhino or obijohn.]
30) How do I get involved in an Appleseed shoot? [Quick answer.. PM techres or hawkhavn.]
31) What's a good gun shop? [Quick answer... Plainfield Shooting Supply or Bradis or Wyatt's or His & Hers Target Sports. Not Don's Guns.]
32) Where is a range close to me? [Quick answer... Atterbury, Wilbur Wright, Pop's Guns, Riley Conservation Club, MCFG, HCFG, Martinsville, or Eagle Creek.]
Well it's a start.
Other contributions to the FAQ + Answers to help pull this together would be much appreciated.
Questions that I see frequently asked so far are:
1) How do I apply for my LTCH?
2) What's the difference between an LTCH and a CCW? [Quick answer.. LTCH is a License to Carry Handgun. Concealed or open is not specified. The type of weapon is specified. This is the type of license/permit that Indiana offers to its residents. CCW is a Concealed Carry Weapon (permit). Concealed is specified. The type of weapon is not specified (although it is usually restricted to certain types). Indiana does NOT offer this type of license/permit.
3) How long does it take to get an LTCH? [Quick answer... It seems to be about 6 weeks right now 11/25/08.]
4) What the heck IS an LTCH? [Quick answer... See #2.]
5) Should I get the Lifetime or the 4-year? Personal Protection or Target/Hunting? [Quick answer... Lifetime Personal Protection.]
6) My [wife/sister/daughter/girlfriend/mom] [is afraid of/hates/won't talk about] guns. What do I do? [Quick answer... Don't expect a reasonable or quick turn to a firearms fanatic. It takes time, often in the category of "years," definitely not overnight. Ask her why she's afraid of guns. Show her yours if she's willing. Talk about why it's important to learn to defend yourself. This is really a very long discussion, but essentially, go slow, keep talking, don't push.]
7) My [female] [needs/wants] her own gun. What should I get her? [Quick answer... Ask her. It needs to be her decision, not yours and not the shopkeepers. Help her make an informed decision, but it needs to be her decision in the end.]
8) What the heck is up with this "bacon" thing anyway? [Quick answer... Search for "Food of the Gods." It's Scutter01's fault.]
9) Where am I allowed to carry in Indiana? [Quick answer... Assuming you have your LTCH...not schools (including churches with preschools), not most government buildings, not most Federal property, not most of Indy City Parks. Yes, you can carry in most state parks. Without your LTCH: Nowhere. IANAL.]
10) What states have reciprocity with Indiana?
11) How do I transport a gun across Illinois? [Quick answer... you don't.]
12) Which is better? Glock, SIG or HK? (All other manufacturers need not apply.) [Quick answer... SIG. But I'm biased. Actually, if you go based on popularity of carry, it's Glock of the 19 variety. /sigh]
13) What is an NFA item? [Quick answer... Anything that is covered by the National Firearms Act of... some time ago.]
14) Who is in charge of this place anyway? [Quick answer.. Fenway.]
15) I heard that the lifetime LTCH won't be available anymore. Is this true? [Quick answer... NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO.]
16) When can I renew my current license? [Quick answer... Within 180 days of your current license's expiration date and not before.]
17) My license expired two months ago, but I reapplied for a new license yesterday. Can I still carry my gun? [Quick answer... No.]
18) What is the best ammo to carry? [Quick answer... the kind that fits in your gun without blowing up your gun.]
19) Concealed or open carry? [Quick answer.. yes.]
20) When is the next INGO Get Together? [Quick answer.. probably the next Indy 1500.]
21) Will INGO have a table at the next 1500? [Quick answer... yes.]
22) Where can I get one of those super cool INGO hats? [Quick answer.. PM Fenway.]
23) What does [insert favorite acronym here] mean?
24) INGO needs a live chat! [Quick answer... NO.]
25) Can I sell/purchase a gun out of state? [Quick answer... handguns through an FFL only. long guns I will have to look up, but I believe yes, even without an FFL. IANAL.]
26) I have a gun. What do I carry it in? [Quick answer... a holster. I recommend Raven Concealment Systems ]
27) Where do I get training? [Quick answer.. Check out the Tactics & Training forum.]
28) How do I get involved in USPSA? [Quick answer... PM rhino or obijohn.]
29) How do I get involved in IDPA? [Quick answer... PM rhino or obijohn.]
30) How do I get involved in an Appleseed shoot? [Quick answer.. PM techres or hawkhavn.]
31) What's a good gun shop? [Quick answer... Plainfield Shooting Supply or Bradis or Wyatt's or His & Hers Target Sports. Not Don's Guns.]
32) Where is a range close to me? [Quick answer... Atterbury, Wilbur Wright, Pop's Guns, Riley Conservation Club, MCFG, HCFG, Martinsville, or Eagle Creek.]
Well it's a start.
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