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How Indiana's permitless carry law could impact gun violence

Violet Comber-Wilen

It’s been more than a year since Indiana removed the requirement for a permit to legally carry a handgun.
Republicans revive bill to eliminate license requirement to carry handgun in public

Brandon Smith

Law enforcement organizations almost universally oppose the bill. They say the permit system is the only way for front line officers in the field to know quickly whether someone is authorized to carry a handgun in public.