Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer who is acting within the scope of the law enforcement officer's official duties or to a person who is justified in using reasonable force against another person under:
(1) IC 35-41-3-2; or
(2) IC 35-41-3-3.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally points a firearm at another person commits a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the firearm was not loaded.
As added by P.L.296-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.589.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Article 47. Weapons and Instruments of Violence
Chapter 4. Miscellaneous Provisions
35-47-4-1. Delivery of Deadly Weapon to Intoxicated Person
35-47-4-3. Pointing Firearm at Another Person
35-47-4-5. Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Serious Violent Felon
35-47-4-6. Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Domestic Batterer
35-47-4-6.5. Possession of a Firearm by a Dangerous Person
35-47-4-6.7. Unlawful Transfer of a Firearm to a Dangerous Person
35-47-4-7. Persons Prohibited From Possessing a Firearm; Restoration of Right to Possess a Firearm
35-47-4-8. Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by an Alien
35-47-4-9. Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Dangerous Person