1.12 Million Active Handgun Licenses in Indiana

[KellyinAvon]

The numbers are FINALLY in! Here's some analysis:

- As of 2 July: 1,120,144 active handgun licenses

- Since Jan 2013: an increase of 645,354 active licenses (+136%)

- Since 1 July 2020 (free 5 year license effective date): an increase of 153,053 (+16%)

- July 2020-July 2021 increase: significantly higher than the increase in 2013 following Sandy Hook (116,059) and in 2016 (Hillary was a sure thing for POTUS, 134,290)

View Firearms Licensing Statistics

www.in.gov

 

[DadSmith]

The numbers are FINALLY in! Here's some analysis:

- As of 2 July: 1,120,144 active handgun licenses

- Since Jan 2013: an increase of 645,354 active licenses (+136%)

- Since 1 July 2020 (free 5 year license effective date): an increase of 153,053 (+16%)

- July 2020-July 2021 increase: significantly higher than the increase in 2013 following Sandy Hook (116,059) and in 2016 (Hillary was a sure thing for POTUS, 134,290)

View Firearms Licensing Statistics

www.in.gov

So basically 1 of every 6 Hoosiers might be armed. That's very encouraging. A great crime deterrent.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

What's an inactive handgun license?

 

[jamil]

The numbers are FINALLY in! Here's some analysis:

- As of 2 July: 1,120,144 active handgun licenses

- Since Jan 2013: an increase of 645,354 active licenses (+136%)

- Since 1 July 2020 (free 5 year license effective date): an increase of 153,053 (+16%)

- July 2020-July 2021 increase: significantly higher than the increase in 2013 following Sandy Hook (116,059) and in 2016 (Hillary was a sure thing for POTUS, 134,290)

View Firearms Licensing Statistics

www.in.gov

 

[jamil]

What's an inactive handgun license?

When you have a license in your wallet and no gun on your person?

 

[Magyars]

Good news.......an armed society is a polite society....or so it is said by R. Heinlein

 

[rugertoter]

Well, at least the numbers are going in the right direction.

 

[flatlander]

Good news.......an armed society is a polite society....or so it is said by R. Heinlein

Marion county seems to disprove that theory.

 

[rosejm]

What's an inactive handgun license?

This is when you are no longer a resident of Indiana, after receiving a LTCH.

 

[DadSmith]

This is when you are no longer a resident of Indiana, after receiving a LTCH.

Or maybe the 4 year or 5 year license expired.

 

[ECS686]

What's an inactive handgun license?

I would say one of the previous 4 year LTCH from years past that folks have not renewed. Several have gottone it back in the day and just never ised it. And for some its just not a priority.

I also know of severactive and retired LEOs have let their old 4 year permits expire as with the passage of LEOSA they can carry on their credentials only.

(disclainer not trying to trigger any debate just an observation on why a few have not renewed permits since 2004)

 

[cosermann]

So basically 1 of every 6 Hoosiers might be armed. That's very encouraging. A great crime deterrent.

Yes, if the entire population of Indiana is included (including 5 yr old girls).

If only the 18+ population is included, the proportion is higher - closer to 1 in 5 (21.7% of the 18+ population). [1]

[1] - https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/IN

 

[DadSmith]

Yes, if the entire population of Indiana is included (including 5 yr old girls).

If only the 18+ population is included, the proportion is higher - closer to 1 in 5 (21.7% of the 18+ population). [1]

[1] - https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/IN

That sounds even better good catch.

 

[hoglegs]

It would be interesting to see the breakdown by county. One would think that rural areas would have a higher percentage of permits, but the chance of actually encountering a BG & needing a LTCH would be exponentially higher in urban areas ie Lake & Marion...

 

[Joniki]

So basically 1 of every 6 Hoosiers might be armed. That's very encouraging. A great crime deterrent.

Maybe we can catch up to Texas where 7 out of every 5 people have a handgun.

 

[hoglegs]

OK, curiosity wins... 3 largest Indiana counties / population / LTCH / percent (for 2020):
Marion 951,869 / 132,142 / 13.9%
Lake 485,707 / 67,487 / 13.9%
Allen 372,575 / 47,991 / 12.9%

And the 3 smallest Indiana counties:
Ohio 5,874 / 1064 / 18.1%
Union 7,113 / 1,366 / 19.2%
Warren 8,237 / 1,693 / 20.6%

Now, someone break it down by registered democrats vs republicans.

 

[KellyinAvon]

OK, curiosity wins... 3 largest Indiana counties / population / LTCH / percent (for 2020):
Marion 951,869 / 132,142 / 13.9%
Lake 485,707 / 67,487 / 13.9%
Allen 372,575 / 47,991 / 12.9%

And the 3 smallest Indiana counties:
Ohio 5,874 / 1064 / 18.1%
Union 7,113 / 1,366 / 19.2%
Warren 8,237 / 1,693 / 20.6%

Now, someone break it down by registered democrats vs republicans.

You’re doing good, make that happen!

 

[chipbennett]

So that means, with 1.12MM LTCH issued in Indiana, Hoosiers lay claim to 6.5% of all carry licenses issued in the US.

 

[eldirector]

So... 645K active licenses.

In 2020, there were 1.1 million NICS checks (aka: firearms sold).

Gun Sales Statistics in Indiana - Top-Best.com

In the year 2020, there were 1,114,898 firearms sold in Indiana. That's one firearm sold for every 6.0 people in the state. Indiana ranks in the #3 position in terms of per capita gun sales, and in the #3 position in absolute firearm sales for the most recent year.

robarguns.com

Meaning, on average, each license holder bought 2 new guns.

OR

on average, every 5th adult in Indiana bought a new gun.

In 2020. During a "pandemic". When we had to make a special effort to find an open gun shop. Folks REALLY wanted a new firearm.

Lord knows how many firearms we all own already.

Look at your neighbors. Pretty good chance at least one of them is armed, too. Nice!

 

[KellyinAvon]

So... 645K active licenses.

In 2020, there were 1.1 million NICS checks (aka: firearms sold).

Gun Sales Statistics in Indiana - Top-Best.com

In the year 2020, there were 1,114,898 firearms sold in Indiana. That's one firearm sold for every 6.0 people in the state. Indiana ranks in the #3 position in terms of per capita gun sales, and in the #3 position in absolute firearm sales for the most recent year.

robarguns.com

Meaning, on average, each license holder bought 2 new guns.

OR

on average, every 5th adult in Indiana bought a new gun.

In 2020. During a "pandemic". When we had to make a special effort to find an open gun shop. Folks REALLY wanted a new firearm.

Lord knows how many firearms we all own already.

Look at your neighbors. Pretty good chance at least one of them is armed, too. Nice!

645K is the delta increase since Jan 2013 IIRC. 1.12M active (ISP’s term) LTCHs.