Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-47-5-11.5 — Armor-piercing ammunition; offense; exceptions
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 5: Prohibited Instruments of Violence, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-47-5-11.5
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. 11.5. (a) As used in this section, "armor-piercing ammunition" means: (1) a projectile or projectile core that is designed and intended by the manufacturer for use in a handgun and that is constructed entirely (excluding the presence of traces of other substances) from one (1) or a combination of tungsten alloys, steel, iron, brass, bronze, or beryllium copper; or (2) a full jacketed projectile larger than .22 caliber designed and intended by the manufacturer for use in a handgun and whose jacket has a weight of more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total weight of the projectile. The term does not include shotgun shot required by federal or state environmental or game regulations for hunting purposes, a frangible projectile designed for target shooting, a projectile that is primarily intended by the manufacturer to be used in a rifle or shotgun, or a handgun projectile that is designed and intended by the manufacturer to be used for hunting, recreational shooting, or competitive shooting. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person who knowingly or intentionally possesses, manufactures, sells, or delivers armor-piercing ammunition commits a Level 5 felony. (c) Subsection (b) does not apply to the following: (1) A person who manufactures, sells, or delivers armor-piercing ammunition for the use of: (A) the United States; (B) a department or agency of the United States; (C) a state; (D) a law enforcement agency; or (E) a department, agency, or political subdivision of a state. (2) A person who manufactures, sells, or delivers armor-piercing ammunition for export. (3) A person who manufactures, sells, or delivers armor-piercing ammunition for the purpose of testing or experimentation. (4) A law enforcement officer acting in the course of the officer's official duties.
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Is armor-piercing ammunition; offense; exceptions a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Armor-piercing ammunition; offense; exceptions is a Level 5 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-47-5-11.5.
Which Indiana statute covers armor-piercing ammunition; offense; exceptions?
Armor-piercing ammunition; offense; exceptions is governed by Ind. Code § 35-47-5-11.5 (Armor-piercing ammunition; offense; exceptions).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.