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NFA firearm in Indiana Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session

In Indiana criminal law, “NFA firearm” 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 “NFA firearm” mean in Indiana criminal law?

"NFA firearm" means a firearm as defined in 26 U.S.C. 5845(a) (the National Firearms Act). (Ind. Code § 35-47-8.5-1)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.