A Licensed Gun Dealer in Hammond, Indiana — Not a Big-Box Counter
Hammond Tactical, LLC is a licensed Type 01 Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) located at 2041 164th Street, Unit C in Hammond, Indiana — minutes off the Borman Expressway (I-80/94) and US-41. We sell new and used handguns, rifles, and shotguns to eligible buyers across Lake County and greater Northwest Indiana, from Hammond, Whiting, and East Chicago to Munster, Highland, Griffith, Gary, Schererville, and Crown Point. If you've been searching for a "gun store near me" that treats the purchase like it matters, this is the shop the search should have found.
Because we operate by appointment, you never compete with a crowd for attention. Your visit is scheduled, focused, and handled start-to-finish by a dealer who knows the inventory and the law. Every sale we complete includes the federally required ATF Form 4473 and an FBI NICS background check — no exceptions, no shortcuts. If you are new to firearms, we walk you through each step and explain exactly why it exists.
Buying a Gun in Indiana: What It Actually Takes
Indiana is one of the most straightforward states in the country to lawfully purchase a firearm. There is no state purchase permit, no owner identification card (no FOID), and no state-imposed waiting period. Compare that to our neighbors across the state line and you understand why buyers from all over the Calumet Region choose an Indiana FFL dealer. Here is the complete list of what an eligible Indiana resident needs to buy from us:
That is the whole list. Most approved buyers walk out with their firearm the same day. If NICS returns a delay, we explain the federal timeline and schedule your pickup accordingly — and we keep you informed instead of leaving you guessing. The full legal picture lives in our step-by-step Indiana buying guide.
Handguns, Rifles & Shotguns — What We Sell
Whether you're shopping for a concealed-carry pistol, a home-defense shotgun, a deer rifle for the Indiana season, or a first .22 for the range, we stock and source across every major category:
Our online catalog shows current in-stock inventory with real prices. It is display-only — no online checkout — because we believe firearm sales should be completed face-to-face, correctly. See something you like? Send an inquiry or call, and we hold the conversation from there. If we do not stock what you want, our special order service reaches tens of thousands of SKUs through national distributors, usually landing in under a week.
Used Firearms and Trade-Ins
We evaluate used firearms and trade-ins case-by-case. Bring us the make, model, and honest condition — or photos ahead of your appointment — and we'll tell you plainly what it's worth to us and whether trading up makes sense. Every used firearm we sell has been function-checked and honestly described, because our reputation in Northwest Indiana is worth more than any single sale.
Serving the Region — Including Our Illinois Neighbors
Our location sits about three miles from the Illinois state line, and we field calls every week from buyers in Calumet City, Lansing, Burnham, and Chicago's southeast side. Federal law lets us sell long guns (rifles and shotguns) to Illinois residents in person only when the sale complies with both states' laws — including a valid Illinois FOID card and Illinois waiting-period rules. Handguns cannot be handed to out-of-state residents over the counter and must instead ship to an FFL in your home state for transfer.
The details matter, and we know them cold. Before you cross the line, read the Illinois residents' guide or contact us — we'll confirm exactly what is possible for your purchase so your drive is never wasted.