Indiana 80 Percent Lower Laws

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What is an 80% Lower?

An 80% lower receiver is an unfinished and unserialized blank which requires some machining work from the end user to turn it into a 100% lower receiver, otherwise, what is legally considered as a firearm. 80 lowers are missing the trigger pocket and three holes that need to be milled and drilled out to be completed. Unless states have passed their own laws barring the possession or sales of 80% products; pending the ATF's updated decision from the most recent proposed rule 2021R-05 80% lowers are completely legal, not considered firearms and thus can be shipped straight to your front door. No FFL required. To explore the 80 lowers we have to offer, check out our multiple collections.

Are 80 Lowers Legal In Indiana?

As of this guide’s initial publish date, 80% lower receivers and frames are not considered as firearms by the ATF and are legal to ship directly to buyers residing in the state of Indiana.

Do I Need to Serialize My 80 Lower in Indiana?

If you build out your own firearms starting with 80 lowers in Indiana you do not need to serialize the lower receiver or frame as there are currently no laws requiring citizens to do so. Should you wish to serialize your lower receiver you certainly can if necessary through our engraving services for 80 lowers.

Key Gun Laws in Indiana

Other than laws regarding 80 lowers, these are the key gun laws you should be aware of if you reside or are traveling through Indiana.

Firearm Possession and Purchase Requirements

Indiana is an interesting state for firearm laws. There are actually no rules on how old you have to be in order to buy a firearm at the state level, so the federal laws kick in which mean residents must be at least 18 years or older and cannot be a felon. This is stressed because many people in Indiana have a felony on their record — about 5 percent of the state’s population, which is more than most states’ ccw permit holder population. The state of Indiana prohibits any person under the age of 18 to possess a handgun, assault weapon, or machine gun. For minors to legally possess and shoot guns, they can do so recreationally for target practice, hunting, and safety training when supervised at their own residence or at a range with a parent or legal guardian. Minors, however, can be gifted firearms from their parents. There are no licenses whatsoever needed to purchase a firearm in the state of Indiana and they do not need to be registered either.

All firearm purchases in stores/FFL’s require a background check (Dealer Record of Sale also known as 4473 form or “DROS”). While federal law requires federal firearm license holders (“FFL’s”:) to initiate background checks on buyers prior to the sale of a firearm, federal law also allows states to serve as their own “point of contact” and conduct their own background checks via state, federal records or databases, as well as the option to use the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (“NICS”) database. Indiana is not a point of contact for the NICS and as a result, firearms dealers conduct background checks that are processed by contacting the FBI directly. Private party transfers do not require a background check.

Open and Concealed Carrying

Indiana is a “shall issue'' state when it comes to concealed carry and it does recognize CCW permits from any other states. Open carry and concealed carry is legal for Indiana residents with a ccw which comes in the form a “LCH” or License to Carry a Handgun.” Conceal carriers must be at least 18 years of age and have no requirement for firearms training To see more details of Indiana’s policies on concealed carry permits check this reciprocity map here.

NFA Restrictions

NFA weapons and related items are widely allowed in the state of Indiana. Specifically machine guns, silencers, any other weapons (AOW), destructive devices (DD), and short barreled rifles (SBR) are all legal for civilians to own. However, Indiana residents are not allowed to own short barrel shotguns (SBS).

Magazine Capacity Restrictions

There are no magazine capacity restrictions in Indiana. Enjoy those sticks, drums and belt-fed box magazines! We carry plenty of standard capacity magazines like the 30-round Advanced Warfighter L5 mag. Our favorite color is the translucent smoke one.

Mandatory Storage Requirements

Indiana does not have any mandatory storage requirements but you should still exercise caution because you can be tried for negligently leaving your guns accessible to children. If you need some good ideas or best practices for storing your guns and gear here are 5 ways to safely store firearms at home.

Self-Defense

When in Indiana, there is no duty to retreat before force for self-defense can be used because there is a very strong stand your ground law in place and castle doctrine

Ammunition Purchase

To buy ammo in Indiana buyers need only fulfill federal requirements and to be in good legal standing. To buy any bulk ammo online you must be at least 21 years old. The only ammo restriction in Indiana is a prohibition of certain kinds of armor-piercing rounds. The state does not require a license for the sale, purchase or possession of ammunition or require sellers to maintain sales records nor impose a minimum age for the purchase or possession of ammunition.

Start Your Next 80 Lower Build with 80% Arms!

Indiana residents are completely free to build their own firearms from 80 lowers and frames without any required serialization or FFL transactions. At this time there have not been any bans on 80 percents so take advantage of your constitutional Second Amendment right and freedom to keep, bear and build your own arms while you can! Grab an 80 lower jig and some buddies to enjoy that freedom together and let us know if you need any advice with your build at any point in the process. Friends, live free.