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Indiana Code Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure § 35-47-5-11.5

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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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