Indiana Statutes

§ 35-47-10-5 — Dangerous possession and unlawful transfer of a firearm

Indiana § 35-47-10-5
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 47WEAPONS AND INSTRUMENTS OF VIOLENCE
Ch. 10Children and Firearms

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Ind. Code § 35-47-10-5 (2026).

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(a)A child who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly possesses a firearm for any purpose other than a purpose described in section 1 of this chapter commits dangerous possession of a firearm, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if the child has a prior conviction under this section or has been adjudicated a delinquent for an act that would be an offense under this section.
(b)A child who knowingly or intentionally provides a firearm to another child whom the child knows:
(1)is ineligible for any reason to purchase or otherwise receive from a dealer a firearm; or
(2)intends to use the firearm to commit a crime; commits a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is a Level 3 felony if the other child uses the firearm to commit murder (IC 35-42-1-1).

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.203-1996, SEC.4; P.L.158-2013, SEC.602; P.L.152-2014, SEC.8; P.L.148-2024, SEC.28.

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