Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Article 47. Weapons and Instruments of Violence

35-47-2-5. Suspension or Revocation of License; Failure to Return License; Rules Concerning Procedure for Suspending or Revoking License - Sec. 5. (a) The superintendent may suspend or revoke any...

35-47-2-6. Granting or Rejecting Initial Application; Renewals - Sec. 6. (a) Every initial application for any license under...

35-47-2-7. "Machine Gun"; Prohibited Sales or Transfers of Ownership - Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "machine gun"...

35-47-2-8. Regulation of Sale of Handguns Imposed by This Chapter; Application - Sec. 8. The regulation of the sale of handguns imposed...

35-47-2-9. Repealed - As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Repealed by P.L.17-1997, SEC.9.

35-47-2-10. Repealed - As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.48-1993, SEC.6. Repealed...

35-47-2-11. Repealed - As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.191-1984, SEC.2; P.L.269-1995,...

35-47-2-12. Repealed - As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.191-1984, SEC.3. Repealed...

35-47-2-13. Repealed - As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Repealed by P.L.17-1997, SEC.10.

35-47-2-14. Necessity of Retail Handgun Dealer's License; Display - Sec. 14. A retail dealer who knowingly or intentionally: (1)...

35-47-2-15. Retail Handgun Dealer's License; Application Procedure - Sec. 15. (a) A person desiring a retail handgun dealer's...

35-47-2-16. Retail Handgun Dealer's License; Restrictions; Display; Prohibited Sales; Gun Show - Sec. 16. (a) A retail dealer's business shall be carried...

35-47-2-17. Firearms and Handguns; Giving False Information or Offering False Evidence of Identity - Sec. 17. (a) No person, in purchasing or otherwise securing...

35-47-2-18. Removing a Firearm's Serial Number or Possessing a Firearm With a Removed Serial Number - Sec. 18. (a) No person shall: (1) remove, obliterate, or...

35-47-2-19. Application of Chapter - Sec. 19. This chapter does not apply to any firearm...

35-47-2-20. Removal of Disability Under This Chapter - Sec. 20. (a) A full pardon from the governor of...

35-47-2-21. Recognition of Retail Dealers' Licenses and Licenses to Carry Handguns Issued by Other States - Sec. 21. (a) Retail dealers' licenses issued by other states...

35-47-2-22. Use of Unlawful Handgun-Carrying License to Obtain Handgun Prohibited - Sec. 22. (a) It is unlawful for any person to...

35-47-2-23. Repealed - As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.16-1984, SEC.20; P.L.140-1994,...

35-47-2-24. Repealed - As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Repealed by P.L.175-2022, SEC.14.

Chapter 2.5. Sale of Handguns

35-47-2.5-0.1. Repealed - As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.619. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.73.

35-47-2.5-1. Applicability; Conflicts - Sec. 1. (a) Sections 2 through 5 of this chapter...

35-47-2.5-2. "Dealer" Defined - Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "dealer" includes any...

35-47-2.5-2.5. "Nics" - Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, "NICS" refers to...

35-47-2.5-3. Form 4473 - Sec. 3. A person purchasing a handgun from a dealer...

35-47-2.5-4. Dealer Requirements Before Sale, Rent, Trade, or Transfer - Sec. 4. (a) A dealer may not sell, rent, trade,...

35-47-2.5-5. Documentation of Personal Identification and Residence - Sec. 5. (a) To establish personal identification and residence in...

35-47-2.5-6. Repealed - As added by P.L.17-1997, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.190-2006, SEC.10.

35-47-2.5-7. Repealed - As added by P.L.17-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.97-2004, SEC.125. Repealed...

35-47-2.5-8. Repealed - As added by P.L.17-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.68-1999, SEC.1. Repealed...

35-47-2.5-9. Repealed - As added by P.L.17-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.2-2003, SEC.97. Repealed...

35-47-2.5-10. Repealed - As added by P.L.17-1997, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.190-2006, SEC.10.

35-47-2.5-11. Repealed - As added by P.L.17-1997, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.190-2006, SEC.10.

35-47-2.5-12. Criminal History Check; False Statement on Consent Form - Sec. 12. A person who knowingly or intentionally makes a...

35-47-2.5-13. Dealer Violations - Sec. 13. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a...

35-47-2.5-14. Repealed - As added by P.L.17-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.586. Repealed...

35-47-2.5-15. Repealed - As added by P.L.17-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.587. Repealed...

35-47-2.5-16. Criminal Transfer of a Firearm - Sec. 16. (a) This section does not apply to a...

Chapter 3. Disposal of Confiscated Weapons

35-47-3-1. Disposal of Confiscated Weapons in Accordance With Chapter - Sec. 1. All firearms confiscated pursuant to statute shall, upon...

35-47-3-2. Application of Section to Firearms Not Required to Be Registered in National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record; Return of Firearms to Rightful Owners; Disposal Procedure - Sec. 2. (a) This section applies only to firearms which...

35-47-3-3. Application of Section to Firearms Required to Be Registered in National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record; Return of Firearms to Rightful Owners; Unreturnable Firearms; Registry of Firearms; Disposal - Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to firearms that are...

35-47-3-4. Unlawful Delivery of Confiscated Firearm - Sec. 4. A person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) delivers...

Chapter 3.5. Firearm Buyback Program

35-47-3.5-1. Chapter Application - Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a unit (as defined...

35-47-3.5-2. "Firearm Buyback Program" - Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "firearm buyback program"...

35-47-3.5-3. Prohibition of Firearm Buyback Programs With Public Funds - Sec. 3. A unit, including a law enforcement agency of...

35-47-3.5-4. Transfer of Firearms to Law Enforcement Agency; Disposition of Firearms - Sec. 4. (a) A unit having possession of a firearm...

Chapter 4. Miscellaneous Provisions

35-47-4-0.1. Repealed - As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.620. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.74.

35-47-4-1. Delivery of Deadly Weapon to Intoxicated Person - Sec. 1. A person who sells, barters, gives, or delivers...

35-47-4-2. Repealed - As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Repealed by P.L.37-2017, SEC.1.

35-47-4-3. Pointing Firearm at Another Person - Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to a...

35-47-4-4. Repealed - As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.247-1999, SEC.2.

35-47-4-5. Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Serious Violent Felon - Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "serious violent...

35-47-4-6. Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Domestic Batterer - Sec. 6. (a) A person who has been convicted of...

35-47-4-6.5. Possession of a Firearm by a Dangerous Person - Sec. 6.5. A person who: (1) has been found to...

35-47-4-6.7. Unlawful Transfer of a Firearm to a Dangerous Person - Sec. 6.7. A person who knowingly or intentionally rents, transfers,...

35-47-4-7. Persons Prohibited From Possessing a Firearm; Restoration of Right to Possess a Firearm - Sec. 7. (a) Notwithstanding IC 35-47-2, IC 35-47-2.5, the restoration...

35-47-4-8. Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by an Alien - Sec. 8. (a) As used in this section, "alien" has...

35-47-4-9. Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Dangerous Person - Sec. 9. (a) As used in this section, "serious violent...

Chapter 4.5. Regulation of Laser Pointers

35-47-4.5-0.1. Repealed - As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.621. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.75.

35-47-4.5-1. Exceptions - Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the use...

35-47-4.5-1.5. "Firefighter" - Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "firefighter" means an...

35-47-4.5-2. "Laser Pointer" - Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "laser pointer" means...

35-47-4.5-3. "Public Safety Officer" - Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "public safety officer"...

35-47-4.5-4. Directing Laser Pointer at Public Safety Officer or State Police Motor Carrier Inspector - Sec. 4. A person who knowingly or intentionally directs light...

Chapter 5. Prohibited Instruments of Violence

35-47-5-0.1. Repealed - As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.622. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.76.

35-47-5-1. Repealed - As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Repealed by P.L.123-2002, SEC.51.

35-47-5-2. Knife With a Detachable Blade - Sec. 2. It is a Class B misdemeanor for a...

35-47-5-2.5. Possession of a Knife on School Property - Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this section, "knife" means...

35-47-5-3. Repealed - As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Repealed by P.L.269-1995, SEC.10.

35-47-5-4. Repealed - As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.327-1987, SEC.1; P.L.99-1989,...

35-47-5-4.1. Repealed - As added by P.L.1-1990, SEC.351. Amended by P.L.2-1991, SEC.107; P.L.158-2013,...

35-47-5-5. Application of Chapter - Sec. 5. This chapter does not apply to any firearm...

35-47-5-6. Repealed - As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Repealed by P.L.60-2011, SEC.2.

35-47-5-7. Repealed - As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Repealed by P.L.175-1984, SEC.5.

35-47-5-8. Machine Gun - Sec. 8. A person who knowingly or intentionally owns or...

35-47-5-9. Operating Loaded Machine Gun - Sec. 9. A person who knowingly or intentionally operates a...

35-47-5-10. Applicability of Statutes Relating to Machine Guns - Sec. 10. The provisions of section 8 or 9 of...

35-47-5-11. Repealed - As added by P.L.332-1983, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.327-1987, SEC.2; P.L.158-2013,...

35-47-5-11.5. Armor-Piercing Ammunition; Offense; Exceptions - Sec. 11.5. (a) As used in this section, "armor-piercing ammunition"...

35-47-5-12. "Chinese Throwing Star" Defined; Related Offenses - Sec. 12. (a) A person who: (1) manufactures; (2) causes...

35-47-5-13. Unlawful Use of Body Armor - Sec. 13. (a) As used in this section, "body armor"...

Chapter 6. Weapons on Aircraft

35-47-6-0.1. Repealed - As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.623. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.77.

35-47-6-0.5. Applicability of Chapter - Sec. 0.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this...

35-47-6-1. Firearm, Explosive, or Deadly Weapon; Possession in Commercial or Chartered Aircraft - Sec. 1. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally boards...

35-47-6-1.1. Undisclosed Transport of Dangerous Device - Sec. 1.1. (a) As used in this section, "dangerous device"...

35-47-6-1.3. Firearm, Explosive, or Deadly Weapon; Possession in Controlled Access Areas of an Airport - Sec. 1.3. A person who knowingly or intentionally enters an...

35-47-6-1.4. Unlawful Entry to Restricted Area of Airport - Sec. 1.4. (a) This section does not apply to a...

35-47-6-1.6. Disrupting Operation of Aircraft; Class B Felony - Sec. 1.6. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally uses...

35-47-6-2. Repealed - As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Repealed by P.L.84-1996, SEC.4.

35-47-6-3. Consent to Search of Person or Personal Belongings - Sec. 3. Any person purchasing a ticket to board any...

35-47-6-4. Action Against Airline Company for Denial of Person Refusing Search to Board Aircraft - Sec. 4. No action, either at law or equity, shall...

Chapter 7. Reporting of Wounds Inflicted by Weapons and Burn Injuries

35-47-7-1. Persons Required to Report Wounds - Sec. 1. Every case of a bullet wound, gunshot wound,...

35-47-7-2. Application of Chapter - Sec. 2. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply...

35-47-7-3. Burn Injury Reporting - Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "burn" includes...

35-47-7-4. Dog Bite Injury Reporting - Sec. 4. The: (1) physician who treats a person for...

35-47-7-5. Destructive Device Injury Reporting - Sec. 5. The: (1) physician who treats a person; or...

35-47-7-6. Repealed - As added by P.L.96-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.177. Repealed...

35-47-7-7. Repealed - As added by P.L.187-2006, SEC.17. Repealed by P.L.130-2018, SEC.100.

Chapter 8. Regulation of Electronic Stun Weapons, Tasers, and Stun Guns

35-47-8-1. "Electronic Stun Weapon" Defined - Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "electronic stun weapon"...

35-47-8-2. "Stun Gun" Defined - Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "stun gun" means...

35-47-8-3. "Taser" Defined - Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "taser" means any...

35-47-8-4. Applicability of Handgun Provisions - Sec. 4. IC 35-47-2 applies to an electronic stun weapon...

35-47-8-5. Stun Guns; Purchase, Possession, and Sale; Use in Commission of Crime; Use on Law Enforcement Officer - Sec. 5. (a) A person eighteen (18) years of age...

Chapter 8.5. Nfa Firearm Certification

35-47-8.5-1. Definitions - Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter: (1)...

35-47-8.5-2. Mandatory Issuance of Certification by Chief Law Enforcement Officer; Exceptions - Sec. 2. (a) If the certification of a chief law...

35-47-8.5-3. Information Required From Applicants for Certification - Sec. 3. (a) In considering a request for certification, a...

35-47-8.5-4. Immunity - Sec. 4. (a) Except for the award of court costs,...

35-47-8.5-5. Review of Denial by Circuit or Superior Court - Sec. 5. (a) A person whose request for certification has...

Chapter 9. Possession of Firearms on School Property and School Buses

35-47-9-0.1. Repealed - As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.624. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.78.

35-47-9-1. Exemptions From Chapter - Sec. 1. (a) This chapter does not apply to the...

35-47-9-2. Possession of Firearms on School Property or a School Bus; Defense to a Prosecution; Possession of Firearms in a Motor Vehicle Parked in a School Parking Lot - Sec. 2. (a) A person may not be charged with...

Chapter 10. Children and Firearms

35-47-10-1. Application and Exemptions - Sec. 1. (a) This section does not apply to section...

35-47-10-2. "Adult" Defined - Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "adult" means a...

35-47-10-3. "Child" Defined - Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "child" means a...

35-47-10-4. "Loaded" Defined - Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "loaded" means having...

35-47-10-5. Dangerous Possession and Unlawful Transfer of a Firearm - Sec. 5. (a) A child who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly...

35-47-10-6. Dangerous Control of a Firearm - Sec. 6. An adult who knowingly or intentionally provides a...

35-47-10-7. Permitting Child to Possess a Firearm - Sec. 7. A child's parent or legal guardian who knowingly,...

35-47-10-8. Term of Imprisonment in Addition to Criminal Penalty - Sec. 8. (a) In addition to any criminal penalty imposed...

35-47-10-9. Consecutive Sentences Imposed - Sec. 9. A court shall impose consecutive sentences upon a...

35-47-10-10. Rehabilitation of Child; Placement in Quasi-Military Program - Sec. 10. When sentencing a child who has committed an...

Chapter 11. Repealed - Repealed by P.L.152-2011, SEC.5.

Chapter 11.1. Local Regulation of Firearms, Ammunition, and Firearm Accessories

35-47-11.1-1. Application - Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a political subdivision (as...

35-47-11.1-2. Political Subdivision Regulation of Firearms, Ammunition, and Firearm Accessories Prohibited - Sec. 2. Except as provided in section 4 of this...

35-47-11.1-3. Voidance of Political Subdivision Ordinances, Measures, Enactments, Rules, Policies, and Exercises of Proprietary Authority - Sec. 3. Any provision of an ordinance, measure, enactment, rule,...

35-47-11.1-4. Not Prohibited by Chapter - Sec. 4. This chapter may not be construed to prevent...

35-47-11.1-5. Civil Actions Concerning Political Subdivision Violations - Sec. 5. A person adversely affected by an ordinance, a...

35-47-11.1-6. Civil Actions; Adversely Affected Persons - Sec. 6. A person is "adversely affected" for purposes of...

35-47-11.1-7. Civil Actions; Recovery of Damages, Costs, and Fees - Sec. 7. A prevailing plaintiff in an action under section...

Chapter 12. Repealed - Repealed by P.L.66-2019, SEC.19.

Chapter 13. Repealed - Repealed by P.L.1-2006, SEC.588.

Chapter 14. Proceedings for the Seizure and Retention of a Firearm

35-47-14-1. "Dangerous" - Sec. 1. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, an...

35-47-14-1.5. "Responsible Third Party" - Sec. 1.5. For the purposes of this chapter, an individual...

35-47-14-2. Warrant to Search for Firearm in Possession of Dangerous Individual; Reporting - Sec. 2. (a) A circuit or superior court may issue...

35-47-14-3. Warrantless Seizure of Firearm From Individual Believed to Be Dangerous; Reporting - Sec. 3. (a) If a law enforcement officer seizes a...

35-47-14-4. Filing of Return After Warrant Is Served - Sec. 4. If a court issued a warrant to seize...

35-47-14-5. Requirement of Hearing on Whether Firearm Should Be Returned or Retained - Sec. 5. (a) After the filing of a search warrant...

35-47-14-6. Burden of Proof at Hearing; Court Orders; Reporting - Sec. 6. (a) The court shall conduct a hearing as...

35-47-14-7. If Firearm Seized Is Owned by Another Individual - Sec. 7. If the court, in a hearing conducted under...

35-47-14-8. Petition for Return of a Firearm; Reporting - Sec. 8. (a) At least one hundred eighty (180) days...

35-47-14-9. When Law Enforcement Agency May Be Ordered to Dispose of Firearm - Sec. 9. If at least five (5) years have passed...

35-47-14-10. Request to Sell or Transfer Retained Firearm - Sec. 10. (a) If a court has ordered a law...

35-47-14-11. Effect of Sale or Transfer of Retained Firearm - Sec. 11. The sale, disposal, or transfer of a firearm...

35-47-14-12. Standard of Care for Retained Firearm - Sec. 12. (a) A law enforcement agency storing a firearm...

35-47-14-13. Search Warrant Requirement - Sec. 13. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to...

Chapter 15. Retired Law Enforcement Officers Identification for Carrying Firearms

35-47-15-1. "Firearm" - Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "firearm" has the...

35-47-15-2. "Law Enforcement Agency" - Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "law enforcement agency"...

35-47-15-3. "Law Enforcement Officer" - Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "law enforcement officer"...

35-47-15-4. Photo Identification for Retired Law Enforcement Officers - Sec. 4. After June 30, 2005, all law enforcement agencies...

35-47-15-5. Additional Requirement for Retired Law Enforcement Officer to Carry Concealed Firearm - Sec. 5. (a) In addition to the photographic identification issued...

35-47-15-6. Immunity From Civil or Criminal Liability - Sec. 6. An entity that provides evidence required under section...

Chapter 16. Possession of Firearms by Judicial Officers

35-47-16-1. Possession of Firearms - Sec. 1. A judicial officer: (1) may possess and use...

35-47-16-2. Immunities and Defenses - Sec. 2. A judicial officer who possesses a firearm as...

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Indiana Code Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure Article 47. Weapons and Instruments of Violence

Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Article 47. Weapons and Instruments of Violence