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All handgun permits are issued by the Office Of The Chief Of Police.

To be issued a gun permit the following steps are necessary:

1. Background check
This normally takes 5 working days.  To begin this process you must complete the background check form and return it to the Records Division.

2. State Application Form
After the background check is completed and approved by the Chief of Police you must then complete the State Handgun Permit Application. Upon completion you need to mail this form to the State Of Indiana for approval. Your handgun permit will be mailed to you within 4 to 6 weeks by the State.

3. Fees              

HANDGUN LICENSING FEE SCHEDULE

Effective July 1, 2006

License Type

Local Fee

State Fee

Four Year Hunting and Target

$10/$5 Refundable*

$5

Four Year Personal Protection

$10/$5 Refundable*

$30

Lifetime Hunting and Target/

No Current License

$50/$30 Refundable*

$25

Lifetime Hunting and Target/

Current Valid License

$40/$30 Refundable*

$20

Lifetime Personal Protection/

No Current License

$50/$30 Refundable*

$75

Lifetime Personal Protection/

Current Valid License

$40/$30 Refundable*

$60

Retired Law Enforcement

Officer

Not Provided in Law

Fee Exempt

Retired Corrections Officer

Not Provided in Law

Fee Exempt

Firearms Dealer

Not Provided in Law

Fee Exempt

*A portion of the local fee is refundable if a license is not issued. The entire state feel is refundable if no license is issued.

Payments to the State of Indiana must be in the form of a Postal Money Order or
Certified Check

Gun permits are issued Tuesday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

General questions regarding Handgun Permits should be addressed to the Records Division.

Records Division Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
(812) 288-7151

Mailing Address:
1970 Broadway
Clarksville, Indiana 47129