Indiana legal term
loaded in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “loaded” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Indiana criminal code.
What does “loaded” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"loaded" means having any of the following: (1) A cartridge in the chamber or cylinder of a firearm. (Ind. Code § 35-47-10-4)
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