Indiana Statutes

§ 35-47-4-3 — Pointing firearm at another person

Indiana § 35-47-4-3
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 47WEAPONS AND INSTRUMENTS OF VIOLENCE
Ch. 4Miscellaneous Provisions

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Ind. Code § 35-47-4-3 (2026).

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(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.

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.296-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.589.

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