Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-47-10-6 — Dangerous control of a firearm
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 10: Children and Firearms, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-47-10-6
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. 6. An adult who knowingly or intentionally provides a firearm to a child whom the adult 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 dangerous control of a firearm, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is a Level 4 felony if the adult has a prior conviction under this section, and a Level 3 felony if the child uses the firearm to commit murder ( IC 35-42-1-1 ).
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Is dangerous control of a firearm a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: dangerous control of a firearm ranges from a Level 5 Felony to a Level 3 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-47-10-6.
Base offense: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-47-10-6) · Prior conviction: Level 4 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-47-10-6) · Child commits murder with firearm: Level 3 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-47-10-6)
Which Indiana statute covers dangerous control of a firearm?
Dangerous control of a firearm is governed by Ind. Code § 35-47-10-6 (Dangerous control of a firearm).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.