35-47-3.5-1. Chapter Application
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a unit (as defined in IC 36-1-2-23), including a law enforcement agency of a unit. As added by P.L.157-2014, SEC.3.
35-47-3.5-2. “Firearm Buyback Program”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “firearm buyback program” means a program to purchase privately owned firearms from individual firearm owners for the purpose of: (1) reducing the number of firearms owned by civilians; or (2) permitting civilians to sell a firearm to the government without fear of prosecution. The term does not include […]
35-47-3.5-3. Prohibition of Firearm Buyback Programs With Public Funds
Sec. 3. A unit, including a law enforcement agency of a unit, may not conduct a firearm buyback program unless the firearm buyback program is financed or funded with private funds or grants, and not public funds. As added by P.L.157-2014, SEC.3.
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 obtained from a firearm buyback program shall transfer the firearm to a law enforcement agency of the unit. (b) A law enforcement agency of a unit that has possession of a firearm obtained under subsection (a), or otherwise as the result of a firearm buyback […]