Perhaps a change in Indiana LTCH

[KevinJ]

I was reading one of the sites I frequent and one of the posts was speaking about a reporter getting some training with the Indianapolis Police. What I noticed though was another bit in the piece regarding a potential change in Indiana LTCH. The relevant bit: "...there's a proposal under study by the Legislature to create another level of Indiana's License To Carry Handgun, a photo-ID card with a training requirement, in an effort to get more reciprocity. Sponsors swear our shall-issue, background-check-only permit would remain." and the link: The Adventures of Roberta X: Postive Gun Coverage On TV

 

[Scutter01]

So, you want to add more restrictions to our license to appease other states? Pass.

 

[jfryan]

So, you want to add more restrictions to our license to appease other states? Pass.

What would be the difference between getting training here, with ONE license that would be accepted in more states, vs. taking the training class, paying an additional fee, additional fingerprints & getting a Utah or Florida permit?

You're essentially doing the same thing, except you're jumping through ANOTHER states hoops to get their license.

 

[NavyVet]

I keep a copy of the Constitution in my glove box... What else are you thinking I should have?

 

[NavyVet]

It would be nice it it were a lifetime issue license. Not that I mind giving a pro-2a state like Arizona a little extra revenue every five years, I would prefer it were used a little closer to home.

What would be the difference between getting training here, with ONE license that would be accepted in more states, vs. taking the training class, paying an additional fee, additional fingerprints & getting a Utah or Florida permit?

You're essentially doing the same thing, except you're jumping through ANOTHER states hoops to get their license.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

SB555. Look for it in the 2013 General Assembly Session thread.

INGO members spoke in the committee hearing on both sides.

 

[KevinJ]

Have no opinion on one side or another of this issue. Just providing some info with NO intent of stirring the pot.

 

[CountryBoy19]

So, you want to add more restrictions to our license to appease other states? Pass.

If I understand correctly, there will be 2 licenses offered. The current pink paper version accepted in the current states. And a driver's license style with photo etc & training requirement that will hopefully gain reciprocity in more states.

IMHO, while not ideal in a strict constitutional mindset, it does seem like a pretty good solution to our current problem...

 

[eldirector]

I've posted my opinion on this before, so why not again?

If we offer a more expensive, more restrictive LTCH just for reciprocity purposes, then we should move to CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY for all IN residents within the State's borders.

I'm tired of giving up more freedom in return for little to nothing. How about we honest, hard-working, and law-abiding citizens get something for a change?

Want me to get a pretty picture, and take some stripped-down training (at my cost) just to appease some states I may never visit? Fine. Then let me carry anywhere I want, without a permission slip, within our borders.

I MAY support that.

 

[Scutter01]

I would rather push for Constitutional Carry than to waste my time pushing for yet another license just to make other states happy.

 

[Micah]

I am still confused on why we need permission for something that is our right? With that being said, why would we restrict our rights further?

This looks like a post I would see on pier morgon. Speaking of morgon, has anyone ever googled "a message from the uk to America" ? Good stuff!!

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[jfryan]

By the words in SB555, it doesn't seem that difficult.. Seems that if you've taken an NRA safety course, or had LEO or Military experience... you're covered. Nothing elaborate. If they're going to do this though, (since the odds of Constitutional Carry any time soon aren't very good), it seems it would make sense to make this the default license going forward... Just my

Indiana firearms reciprocity license.
Allows a person to obtain an Indiana firearms reciprocity license to carry a handgun in Indiana as an alternative to obtaining a qualified or an unlimited license to carry a handgun.
Provides that, in addition to submitting information required to obtain a qualified or an unlimited license to carry a handgun, to obtain an Indiana firearms reciprocity license, a person must also submit:
(1) a recent dated photograph of the person;
(2) evidence of the person's general familiarity with firearms; and
(3) if the person is not a resident of Indiana, evidence that the person resides in a state that recognizes the validity of the Indiana firearms reciprocity license or otherwise has reciprocity with Indiana's handgun license law.
Specifies that for a person to show evidence of general familiarity with firearms, the person must show that the person has received training in: (1) the safe loading, unloading, storage, and carrying of firearms, including handguns; and
(2) current laws defining the lawful use of firearms by a private citizen. Provides that a person may satisfy the general familiarity requirement by:
(1) successfully completing a firearms safety or training course conducted by a national, state, or local firearms training organization approved by the superintendent of the state police department;
(2) successfully completing a firearms safety or training course with a licensed Indiana firearms instructor; or
(3) obtaining experience with firearms by participating in organized shooting competitions, performing law enforcement activities, or performing military service, as approved by the superintendent of the state police department. Allows a person to obtain an Indiana firearms instructor license. Establishes qualifications for obtaining a firearms instructor license. Makes conforming amendments.

 

[mistap]

I've posted my opinion on this before, so why not again?

If we offer a more expensive, more restrictive LTCH just for reciprocity purposes, then we should move to CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY for all IN residents within the State's borders.

I'm tired of giving up more freedom in return for little to nothing. How about we honest, hard-working, and law-abiding citizens get something for a change?

Want me to get a pretty picture, and take some stripped-down training (at my cost) just to appease some states I may never visit? Fine. Then let me carry anywhere I want, without a permission slip, within our borders.

I MAY support that.

Well stated. Now, let's go one step further...

 

[JeremiahJohnson]

I travel a good bit and it's a pain I can't legally travel east and carry. If taking a class and paying a little more cash puts a license/permit in my pocket that would get me from here to the east coast without having to lock up my carry then I'd do it.

I do like the idea of making it the lifetime license going forward though. I also think they should grandfather in lifetime license holders and give us the upgrade for free.

 

[wizard_of_ahs]

I would rather push for Constitutional Carry than to waste my time pushing for yet another license just to make other states happy.

I travel a good bit and it's a pain I can't legally travel east and carry. If taking a class and paying a little more cash puts a license/permit in my pocket that would get me from here to the east coast without having to lock up my carry then I'd do it.

I do like the idea of making it the lifetime license going forward though. I also think they should grandfather in lifetime license holders and give us the upgrade for free.

I don't know where you travel, but I frequently go to VA and you can OC in every state between here and there with no license/permit

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

I travel a good bit and it's a pain I can't legally travel east and carry. If taking a class and paying a little more cash puts a license/permit in my pocket that would get me from here to the east coast without having to lock up my carry then I'd do it.

I do like the idea of making it the lifetime license going forward though. I also think they should grandfather in lifetime license holders and give us the upgrade for free.

Iunderstand your sentiment but there will never be reciprocity with the libtard East coast states like NJ, CT, MA, NY...

 

[Hoosier8]

A year or two ago I talked to a cop that was pro carry but said the problem with the LTCH is that it is very easy to duplicate and use by others. He thought a picture ID would work better for the police. I don't have a problem with this if they offer both just as long as I can keep my lifetime.

 

[eldirector]

A year or two ago I talked to a cop that was pro carry but said the problem with the LTCH is that it is very easy to duplicate and use by others. He thought a picture ID would work better for the police. I don't have a problem with this if they offer both just as long as I can keep my lifetime.

Since they are so worthless, why do we need them at all?

 

[Bunnykid68]

Since they are so worthless, why do we need them at all?

We don't need them. They require them anyway

 

[NavyVet]

Unless you are walking across Ohio, as soon as you get in your car, you are no longer OC and in violation of the law.

I don't know where you travel, but I frequently go to VA and you can OC in every state between here and there with no license/permit