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 Repeals a superseded provision concerning armor piercing handgun ammunition.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
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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
Firearms matters
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
Disposal of firearms
The House Public Policy Committee heard SB 191 on disposal of firearms sponsored by Rep. Cherry and Rep. Judy. A 9-4 roll call vote amended the bill to incorporate the language authorizing certain individuals to carry a handgun without a license as introduced in HB 1071. The amended bill authorizes certain persons protected by a civil protection order to carry a handgun without a … [Read more...] about Disposal of firearms
Possession of a firearm by an illegal alien
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 344 on possession of a firearm by an illegal alien. Sponsor Rep. Lucas explained 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 Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council testified … [Read more...] about Possession of a firearm by an illegal alien