LTCH - What info is optional?

[straid]

I'm filling out the online application for the LTCH. Am I required to give them an email address and employment information? That is, will they process the application if that information is not provided?

Additionally, the question that asks if I have had a previous handgun license: Are they referring to an Indiana license only, or license from any state?

 

[Kagnew]

I'm filling out the online application for the LTCH. Am I required to give them an email address and employment information? That is, will they process the application if that information is not provided?

Additionally, the question that asks if I have had a previous handgun license: Are they referring to an Indiana license only, or license from any state?

Is there some reason why you don't want to give them an e-mail address and employment information? If you don't have e-mail (although you apparently do) or are unemployed, just enter "N/A". Leaving one or both blank would probably slow down, if not kill, your application. If they didn't want the information, they wouldn't be asking for it.

I should think that the question about previous licenses is talking about any state, since it doesn't specify a previous Indiana license.

 

[straid]

Is there some reason why you don't want to give them an e-mail address and employment information? If you don't have e-mail (although you apparently do) or are unemployed, just enter "N/A". Leaving one or both blank would probably slow down, if not kill, your application. If they didn't want the information, they wouldn't be asking for it.

I should think that the question about previous licenses is talking about any state, since it doesn't specify a previous Indiana license.

I don't see how my email address and place of employment have any bearing on whether I should get a handgun license and none of my other firearms licenses require that information. I honestly can't even recall if any of the others even ask for employment.

 

[Kagnew]

I don't see how my email address and place of employment have any bearing on whether I should get a handgun license and none of my other firearms licenses require that information. I honestly can't even recall if any of the others even ask for employment.

I don't think that either one of them fall under the heading of "sensitive information", do they? They aren't asking for your bank account numbers or the PIN for your ATM card. If you want an Indiana LTCH, fill out the form. If you don't want to, forget about it.

 

[BlueEagle]

If you filed taxes, they already know where you work; not like its privileged information. Just give it, and speed up your application time. Technically, the whole LTCH application process is unnecessary, given that the Constitution guarantees our right....but if you're willing to overlook that and fill out the application, I don't see what the hang-up is on giving them information they'll already have or at least be able to get easily if they wanted it.

 

[straid]

The question is whether the information is optional. Can someone to speak to that who knows the actual answer? I couldn't find anything when looking.

 

[mcolford]

The question is whether the information is optional. Can someone to speak to that who knows the actual answer? I couldn't find anything when looking.

Umm... If its that big of a deal why dont you wait until Monday and call ISP...

 

[Bill B]

Call the ISP and ask them.
Beat me by that much

 

[Walt_Jabsco]

In my experience, if there's a section on a government form, it's not optional.

 

[tgmorris99]

Additionally, the question that asks if I have had a previous handgun license: Are they referring to an Indiana license only, or license from any state?

I asked the same thing when I filled mine out as I had a license from a different state. When I spoke to the ISP the person responded that it was in reference only to Indiana.

 

[atvdave]

Additionally, the question that asks if I have had a previous handgun license: Are they referring to an Indiana license only, or license from any state?

My app asks for a "previous Indiana handgun license"......

 

[Kagnew]

My app asks for a "previous Indiana handgun license"......

There you have it. When all else fails, read the instructions.

 

[lowendgenerator]

Noob question. Are LTCH and Concealed Carry pink card the same thing?

 

[williamsburg]

Noob question. Are LTCH and Concealed Carry pink card the same thing?

The "pink card" that you mention is the LTCH. Indiana issues a LTCH (License To Carry Handgun) not a CCWP (Conceal Carry Weapon Permit). In Indiana you may carry as you choose.


We now return you to the OP thread.

I'm not sure but i would think that everything asked would require an answer. If it not listed as (optional) then I would say it is required. Not answering would probably delay the process as previously mentioned. Just as mentioned before as well, they already know most of the answers theyare just wanting the answers from you.

 

[lowendgenerator]

The "pink card" that you mention is the LTCH. Indiana issues a LTCH (License To Carry Handgun) not a CCWP (Conceal Carry Weapon Permit). In Indiana you may carry as you choose.

DOH! All I had to do was reach in the wallet and look. First words, LICENSE TO CARRY HANDGUN.

Carry on good sirs!

 

[Kagnew]

DOH! All I had to do was reach in the wallet and look. First words, LICENSE TO CARRY HANDGUN.

Carry on good sirs!

Don't forget, though, that they are not all "Personal Protection" licenses. Indiana also issues a "Hunting and Target Practice" license, which only allows you to transport unloaded handguns to and from a range or hunting area. (Why anyone would get one of those I have no idea.)