Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-47-5-13 — Unlawful use of body armor
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 5: Prohibited Instruments of Violence, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-47-5-13
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. 13. (a) As used in this section, "body armor" means bullet resistant metal or other material worn by a person to provide protection from weapons or bodily injury. (b) A person who knowingly or intentionally uses body armor while committing a felony commits unlawful use of body armor, a Level 6 felony.
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Is unlawful use of body armor a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Unlawful use of body armor is a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-47-5-13.
Which Indiana statute covers unlawful use of body armor?
Unlawful use of body armor is governed by Ind. Code § 35-47-5-13 (Unlawful use of body armor).
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