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Ind. Code § 35-47-6-1 — Firearm, explosive, or deadly weapon; possession in commercial or chartered aircraft

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 6: Weapons on Aircraft, Indiana Code.

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Firearm, explosive, or deadly weapon; possession in commercial or chartered aircraft

Full text of Ind. Code § 35-47-6-1

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.

Ind. Code § 35-47-6-1Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Sec. 1. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally boards a commercial or charter aircraft having in the person's possession: (1) a firearm; (2) an explosive; or (3) any other deadly weapon; commits a Level 5 felony. (b) However, the offense is a Level 4 felony if the person committed the offense with the intent to: (1) disrupt the operation of the aircraft; or (2) cause harm to another person.

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Is firearm, explosive, or deadly weapon; possession in commercial or chartered aircraft a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: firearm, explosive, or deadly weapon; possession in commercial or chartered aircraft ranges from a Level 5 Felony to a Level 4 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-47-6-1.

Possession of firearm, explosive, or deadly weapon on commercial or charter aircraft: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-47-6-1(a)) · Possession of firearm, explosive, or deadly weapon on aircraft with intent to disrupt or harm: Level 4 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-47-6-1(b))

Which Indiana statute covers firearm, explosive, or deadly weapon; possession in commercial or chartered aircraft?

Firearm, explosive, or deadly weapon; possession in commercial or chartered aircraft is governed by Ind. Code § 35-47-6-1 (Firearm, explosive, or deadly weapon; possession in commercial or chartered aircraft).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.