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35-47-10-1. Application and Exemptions

Sec. 1. (a) This section does not apply to section 7 of this chapter. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), this chapter does not apply to the following: (1) A child who is attending a hunters safety course or a firearms safety course or an adult who is supervising the child during the course. […]

35-47-10-2. “Adult” Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “adult” means a person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age. As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.12.

35-47-10-3. “Child” Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “child” means a person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age. As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.12.

35-47-10-4. “Loaded” Defined

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “loaded” means having any of the following: (1) A cartridge in the chamber or cylinder of a firearm. (2) Ammunition in close proximity to a firearm so that a person can readily place the ammunition in the firearm. As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.203-1996, SEC.3.

35-47-10-5. Dangerous Possession and Unlawful Transfer of a Firearm

Sec. 5. (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 […]

35-47-10-6. Dangerous Control of a Firearm

Sec. 6. An adult who knowingly or intentionally provides a firearm to a child whom the adult 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 dangerous control of a firearm, a Level 5 felony. […]

35-47-10-7. Permitting Child to Possess a Firearm

Sec. 7. A child’s parent or legal guardian who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly permits the child to possess a firearm: (1) while: (A) aware of a substantial risk that the child will use the firearm to commit a felony; and (B) failing to make reasonable efforts to prevent the use of a firearm by the […]

35-47-10-8. Term of Imprisonment in Addition to Criminal Penalty

Sec. 8. (a) In addition to any criminal penalty imposed for an offense under this chapter, the court shall order the following: (1) That a person who has committed an offense be incarcerated for five (5) consecutive days in an appropriate facility. (2) That the additional five (5) day term must be served within two […]

35-47-10-9. Consecutive Sentences Imposed

Sec. 9. A court shall impose consecutive sentences upon a person who has a conviction under this chapter and a conviction under IC 35-47-2-7. As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.12.