IC 35-47-10-5 — Dangerous possession and unlawful transfer of a firearm
Chapter 10. Children and Firearms
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Sec. 5. (a) A child who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly possesses a firearm for any purpose other than a purpose described in section 1 of this chapter commits dangerous possession of a firearm, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if: (1) the child has a prior conviction or has been adjudicated a delinquent for an act that would be an offense under: (A) this section; or (B) IC 35-47-2-1.5; or (2) the offense is committed: (A) on or in school property; (B) within five hundred (500) feet of school property; or (C) on a school bus. (b) A child who knowingly or intentionally provides a firearm to another child whom the child knows: (1) is ineligible for any reason to purchase or otherwise receive from a dealer a firearm; or (2) intends to use the firearm to commit a crime; commits a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is a Level 3 felony if the other child uses the firearm to commit murder (IC 35-42-1-1).
As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.203-1996, SEC.4; P.L.158-2013, SEC.602; P.L.152-2014, SEC.8; P.L.148-2024, SEC.28; P.L.158-2026, SEC.46.
Source: official publisher (2026 edition)