The Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law heard SB 16 authored by Sen. Bohacek regarding juvenile delinquents and firearms. This bill creates a new crime by prohibiting a person who has been adjudicated a delinquent child for committing an act while armed with a firearm that would be a serious violent felony if committed by an adult (serious delinquent) from possessing a … [Read more...] about Juvenile delinquents and firearms
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Possession of firearms on school property
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 69 on possession of a firearm on school property authored by Sen. Sandlin. This bill exempts law enforcement and retired law enforcement officers who maintain firearms certification from the prohibition against carrying a firearm on school property. The bill was amended by committee consent to remove unnecessary language. The amended bill was … [Read more...] about Possession of firearms on school property
Machine guns
S.E.A. 119, P.L. 183 Effective: July 1, 2019 Defines "machine gun". Provides that a person may not sell, give, or in any other manner transfer ownership or possession of a machine gun to any person under 18 years of age. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally sells, provides, or in any other manner transfers ownership or possession of a machine gun to a person under … [Read more...] about Machine guns
Self-defense, defense of others, and firearms matters
H.E.A. 1284, P.L. 107 Effective: July 1, 2019; §6-7 effective April 26, 2019 Designates the following as voter registration offices: (1) Each office affiliated with the Indiana state police. (2) Each office affiliated with the sheriff of a county. (3) Each office affiliated with a municipal law enforcement agency. Provides immunity for a justified use of force in certain … [Read more...] about Self-defense, defense of others, and firearms matters
Judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals and firearms
H.E.A. 1651, P.L. 289 Effective: July 1, 2019; §§2, 6, 11 effective May 6, 2019 Defines “dangerous” [§§2, 6] Provides that a judicial finding of dangerousness may be used to initiate temporary commitment proceedings. Provides that a dangerous person is not a proper person for the purpose of: (1) applying for; or (2) receiving; a license to carry a handgun. Provides that a danger … [Read more...] about Judicial evaluation of dangerous individuals and firearms