Stun gun laws in Indiana

IC 35-47-8-1 "Electronic stun weapon" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "electronic stun
weapon" means any mechanism that is:
(1) designed to emit an electronic, magnetic, or other type of
charge that exceeds the equivalency of a five (5) milliamp sixty
(60) hertz shock; and
(2) used for the purpose of temporarily incapacitating a person.
As added by P.L.318-1985, SEC.3.
IC 35-47-8-2 "Stun gun" defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "stun gun" means any
mechanism that is:
(1) designed to emit an electronic, magnetic, or other type of
charge that equals or does not exceed the equivalency of a five (5)
milliamp sixty (60) hertz shock; and
(2) used for the purpose of temporarily incapacitating a person.
As added by P.L.318-1985, SEC.3.
IC 35-47-8-3 "Taser" defined
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "taser" means any
mechanism that is:
(1) designed to emit an electronic, magnetic, or other type of
charge or shock through the use of a projectile; and
(2) used for the purpose of temporarily incapacitating a person.
As added by P.L.318-1985, SEC.3.
IC 35-47-8-4 Applicability of handgun provisions
Sec. 4. IC 35-47-2 applies to an electronic stun
weapon or taser.
As added by P.L.318-1985, SEC.3.
IC 35-47-8-5 Stun guns; purchase, possession, and sale; use in commission of crime;
use on law enforcement officer
Sec. 5. (a) A person eighteen (18) years of age or over
may purchase or possess a stun gun.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally sells or furnishes a stun
gun to a person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age commits a
Class B misdemeanor.
(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally uses a stun gun in the
commission of a crime commits a Class A misdemeanor.
(d) A person who knowingly or intentionally uses a stun gun on a
law enforcement officer while the officer is performing the officer's
duties commits a Level 6 felony.
As added by P.L.318-1985, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.158-2013,
SEC.600.