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Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Ind. Law - More on: Hoosiers may apply for gun permits online

Updating yesterday's ILB entry referencing a story from the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, the Journal Gazette has posted what appears to be a supplemental story today, this one by Becky Manley, reporting that:

After applicants complete the online form, they will still need to visit their local law enforcement agency to pay fees and be fingerprinted, Berkey said. Applicants also will have to provide an identification number obtained during the online application process and provide an ID.

The online process will save the state data-entry time because employees currently enter information from handwritten applications, Berkey said. It also eliminates problems caused by illegible handwriting and missing information.

Right now the online application is being tested in two small counties. Instead of going to storefronts that advertise "Gun Permits Typed While You Wait," it appears that the procedure, when implemented in a county, will allow applicants to complete that step online.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on July 2, 2008 08:50 AM
Posted to Indiana Law