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Ind. Code § 35-47-2.5-4 — Dealer requirements before sale, rent, trade, or transfer
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 2.5: Sale of Handguns, Indiana Code.
Full text of Ind. Code § 35-47-2.5-4
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. 4. (a) This section does not apply to an item defined as an antique firearm pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(16). (b) A dealer may not sell, rent, trade, or transfer from the dealer's inventory a handgun to a person until the dealer has done all of the following: (1) Obtained from the prospective purchaser a completed and signed Form 4473 as specified in section 3 of this chapter. (2) Contacted NICS: (A) by telephone; or (B) electronically; to request a background check on the prospective purchaser. (3) Received authorization from NICS to transfer the handgun to the prospective purchaser. (c) The dealer shall record the NICS transaction number on Form 4473 and retain Form 4473 for auditing purposes.
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