S.E.A. 43, P.L. 181 Effective: April 26, 2017 Removes penal facilities from the list of locations where employer ordinances, resolutions, policies, or rules prohibiting the keeping of firearms on employer property may be enforced. Provides that a penal facility shall require an employee to: (1) secure the employee's firearm or ammunition, or both, in a locked case; and (2) store the … [Read more...] about Firearms matters
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Possession of a firearm by an illegal alien
S.E.A. 344, P.L. 63 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that an alien who is illegally or unlawfully present in the United States and knowingly or intentionally possesses a firearm commits unlawful possession of a firearm by an alien, a Level 6 felony. The full law is available at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/senate/344 … [Read more...] about Possession of a firearm by an illegal alien
Plastic-coated ammunition
H.E.A. 1095, P.L. 133 Effective: July 1, 2017 Defines "armor-piercing ammunition", and makes it a Level 5 felony to possess, manufacture, sell, or deliver armor piercing ammunition. Repeals a superseded provision concerning armor piercing handgun ammunition. The full law is available at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/house/1095 … [Read more...] about Plastic-coated ammunition
Authorization to carry a handgun
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1071, sponsored by Sen. Messmer and Sen. Freeman, on authorization to carry a handgun. The bill provides that certain persons protected by a civil protection order may carry a handgun without a license for 60 days after the date the civil protection order is issued or 60 days after the date the person applies for a license to carry a handgun, … [Read more...] about Authorization to carry a handgun
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The House Public Policy Committee heard SB 43 on firearms matters sponsored by Rep. Lucas and Rep. Macer. The bill removes penal facilities from the list of locations where employer ordinances, resolutions, policies or rules may prohibit the keeping of firearms on employer property. The bill also allows certain employees of the General Assembly to carry a handgun within the state … [Read more...] about Firearms matters