Indiana laws strict? ha! no. there is no pistol permit needed to buy a handgun, and handguns can be carried legally at age 18. and guns like rifle and shotguns can be bought at 18 with just showing your driver's lisence. handguns and handgun bullets you have to be 21 but you can have a family member such as a parent buy them for you and be given to you as a "gift" and if your 18 your so called "gift" can be carried without breaking the law. with the exception you get your permit to carry first