Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-47-10-7 — Permitting child to possess a firearm
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 10: Children and Firearms, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-47-10-7
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.
Sec. 7. A child's parent or legal guardian who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly permits the child to possess a firearm: (1) while: (A) aware of a substantial risk that the child will use the firearm to commit a felony; and (B) failing to make reasonable efforts to prevent the use of a firearm by the child to commit a felony; or (2) when the child has been convicted of a crime of violence or has been adjudicated as a juvenile for an offense that would constitute a crime of violence if the child were an adult; commits dangerous control of a child, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is a Level 4 felony if the child's parent or legal guardian has a prior conviction under this section.
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Is permitting child to possess a firearm a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: permitting child to possess a firearm ranges from a Level 5 Felony to a Level 4 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-47-10-7.
Dangerous control of a child (base offense): Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-47-10-7) · Dangerous control of a child (prior conviction): Level 4 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-47-10-7)
Which Indiana statute covers permitting child to possess a firearm?
Permitting child to possess a firearm is governed by Ind. Code § 35-47-10-7 (Permitting child to possess a firearm).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.