Section 35-47-10-5 - [Effective 7/1/2024] Dangerous possession and unlawful transfer of a firearm(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 the child has a prior conviction under this section or has been adjudicated a delinquent for an act that would be an offense under this section. (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).
Amended by P.L. 148-2024,SEC. 28, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by P.L. 152-2014, SEC. 8, eff. 7/1/2014.Amended by P.L. 158-2013, SEC. 602, eff. 7/1/2014.As added by P.L. 140-1994, SEC.12. Amended by P.L. 203-1996, SEC.4.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.