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(1) can be fired from a handgun; and
(2) will, upon firing, expel a projectile that
has a metal core and an outer coating of
plastic.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally:
(1) manufactures;
(2) possesses;
(3) transfers possession of: or
(4) offers to transfer possession of:
armor-piercing ammunition commits a Level 5
felony.
(c) This section does not apply to nylon coated
ammunition, plastic shot capsules, or ammunition
designed to be used in rifles and shotguns.
(d) This section does not apply to a law
enforcement officer who is acting in the course of
the officer’s official duties or to a person who
manufactures or imports for sale or sells armor-
piercing handgun ammunition to a law enforce-
ment agency.
35-47-5-12. Chinese throwing star.
(a) A person who:
(1) Manufactures;
(2) Causes to be manufactured;
(3) Imports into Indiana;
(4) Keeps for sale;
(5) Offers or exposes for sale; or
(6) Gives, lends, or possesses;
a Chinese throwing star commits a Class C mis-
demeanor.
(b) As used in this section, “Chinese throwing
star” means a throwing-knife, throwing-iron, or
other knife-like weapon with blades set at differ-
ent angles.
35-47-5-13. Unlawful use of body armor.
(a) As used in this section, “body armor”
means bullet resistant metal or other material
worn by a person to provide protection from
weapons or bodily injury.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally
uses body armor while committing a felony com-
mits unlawful use of body armor, a Level 6 felony.
Chapter 6. Weapons on Aircraft.
35-47-6-0.5. Non-application of chapter.
35-47-6-1.
Possession of a deadly weapon when
boarding an aircraft.
35-47-6-1.1. Undisclosed transport of a dangerous device.
35-47-6-1.3. Possession of a deadly weapon on aircraft.
35-47-6-1.4. Unlawfully entering controlled access area
of airport.
35-47-6-1.6. Disruption of operation of aircraft; hijack-
ing aircraft.
35-47-6-3.
Consent to search of person or personal
belongings.
35-47-6-4.
Immunity of airline company.
35-47-6-0.5. Non-application of chapter.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this
chapter does not apply to an official or employee:
(1) of:
(A) the United States;
(B) a state or political subdivision of a
state;
(C) an operator (as defined in IC 5-
23-2-8); or
(D) any other entity that has been
granted statutory authority to enforce
the penal laws of Indiana;
(2) who has been granted the power to
effect arrests under Indiana law; and
(3) who has been authorized by the offi-
cial’s or employee’s agency or employer to
carry firearms.
(b) An individual described in subsection (a)
is subject to the applicable regulations of the
United States concerning the possession and car-
riage of firearms on aircraft or in areas of an air-
port to which access is controlled by the inspection
of persons or property.
35-47-6-1. Possession of a deadly weapon
when boarding an aircraft.
(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.
35-47-6-1.1. Undisclosed transport of
dangerous device.
