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Indiana offers a lifetime handgun permit to Indiana residents, per IC 35-47-2-4 (a)(2):

Licenses to carry handguns shall be either qualified or unlimited, and are valid for ... the life of the individual receiving the license in the case of a lifetime license.

However, I can not find any indication of the validity of the permit (and therefore its reciprocity with other states) if the resident relocates out of Indiana. The closest I can find is IC 35-47-2-3(g)(4)(B):

...a lifetime license is automatically revoked if the license holder does not remain a proper person.

However, I do not believe that "Indiana Residency" is a requirement of being a proper person, as it is not mentioned in the definition of "Proper Person" at IC 35-47-1-7

...So that leaves me at a loss. Do those holding a Lifetime Indiana Handgun Permit retain said permit, even after Indiana Residency?

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There doesn't seem to be any indication I could find that your Indiana license would expire or be revoked. That said, that question is likely moot for your purposes per the comment you left. Your Indiana permit is no longer valid in Florida if you have been a Florida resident for 91 days or more.

Florida handgun license reciprocity is covered by S 790.015 and applies to non-residents. Individuals who establish residency in Florida and have a license from another state have 90 days to acquire a Florida license (emphasis mine):

(3) If the resident of another state who is the holder of a valid license to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm issued in another state establishes legal residence in this state by:

(a) Registering to vote;

(b) Making a statement of domicile pursuant to s. 222.17; or

(c) Filing for homestead tax exemption on property in this state, the license shall remain in effect for 90 days following the date on which the holder of the license establishes legal state residence

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