UPDATE (March 22, 2022):
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is signing a bill into law that allows people to carry a handgun without a permit.
The bill was passed by legislators two weeks ago.
Under the new law, possession of a handgun is still illegal for those already banned from owning firearms. Indiana State Police is still encouraging Hoosiers to apply for and maintain a firearms permit to help law enforcement.
ISP Superintendent Doug Carter, who had spoken out against the measure, issued the following statement on the enactment of HEA 1296:
“As Superintendent of the Indiana State Police, I have pledged my continued commitment to Governor Holcomb to work toward solutions enacting HEA 1296. I, like Governor Holcomb, feel enormous responsibility for front-line law enforcement officers. I will work with law enforcement leaders across our state to make necessary changes to firearms enforcement as well as identifying the best way to identify individuals who are not allowed to carry a firearm as defined by Indiana statute.”
“We will continue to encourage citizens to apply for, and maintain, a firearms permit. A permit will assist law enforcement officers and will also allow a permit holder reciprocity with other states.”
ORIGINAL STORY:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – The head of the Indiana State Police is giving lawmakers an us-or-them ultimatum.
Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter yesterday told state senators that if they support the plan to do away with concealed carry permits in the state, they “will not be supporting us.”
The measure is currently sidelined but the Senate could still vote on the plan next week.
The State Police and other law enforcement groups have fought the plan to allow people to legally carry a gun without first getting a permit for years.
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