Legal/Illegal Ammunition

[Archaic_Entity]

I searched for a bit, probably not as long as I could have, but I couldn't find anything one way or the other.

Question is, are there any types of ammunition that is illegal to carry in Indiana? Like hollow-point or tracer rounds? Or any of those crazy incendiary rounds or what have you?

Just curious. So I know what I can buy for protection.

 

[Chefcook]

I searched for a bit, probably not as long as I could have, but I couldn't find anything one way or the other.

Question is, are there any types of ammunition that is illegal to carry in Indiana? Like hollow-point or tracer rounds? Or any of those crazy incendiary rounds or what have you?

Just curious. So I know what I can buy for protection.

I asked this same question not long ago and the answer is.. Nope carry what ya want. As long as its not armor piercing...

Devastator Ammunition

 

[TheDude]

IC 35-47-5-11
"Armor-piercing handgun ammunition" defined; related offenses
Sec. 11. (a) As used in this section, "armor-piercing handgun ammunition" means a cartridge that:
(1) can be fired in 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 handgun ammunition commits a Class C felony.
(c) This section does not apply to nylon coated ammunition, plastic shot capsules, or ammunition designed to be used in rifles or 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 enforcement agency.
As added by P.L.332-1983, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.327-1987, SEC.2.

 

[Chefcook]

IC 35-47-5-11
"Armor-piercing handgun ammunition" defined; related offenses
Sec. 11. (a) As used in this section, "armor-piercing handgun ammunition" means a cartridge that:
(1) can be fired in 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 handgun ammunition commits a Class C felony.
(c) This section does not apply to nylon coated ammunition, plastic shot capsules, or ammunition designed to be used in rifles or 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 enforcement agency.
As added by P.L.332-1983, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.327-1987, SEC.2.

That's good to know thank you. I never considered armor piercing ammo at handgun velocities.

 

[Archaic_Entity]

Good info to know. While I doubt I'll be using the Devastator stuff, at least off the bat, I'll probably get whatever the Police use. You know... that way if I shoot someone dead, they can't claim I used over-bearing force.

 

[AFA1CY]

(2) will, upon firing, expel a projectile that has a metal core and an outer coating of plastic.

So I guess I could use something, say, like stainless steel with a copper coating and it would be ok. Hmmmm......

 

[Kirk Freeman]

So I guess I could use something, say, like stainless steel with a copper coating and it would be ok

That is state law; let us not forget federal law now, AF.

Ammunition that you have stolen is also illegal.

 

[Chefcook]

So I guess I could use something, say, like stainless steel with a copper coating and it would be ok. Hmmmm......

HMMMMMMM... Interesting...

 

[VN Vet]

You should not use that ammo for fishing either. :>)

 

[schwaky18]

I'll probably get whatever the Police use. You know... that way if I shoot someone dead, they can't claim I used over-bearing force.

Just wondering, what do police around here carry? Obviously, JHP but what brand?

 

[shooter521]

Just wondering, what do police around here carry? Obviously, JHP but what brand?

IMPD carried Federal Tactical, last I checked.

 

[waloidian]

or Speer gold dot...very common

 

[Disposable Heart]

From what I have seen, the IMPD I think carries the Bonded Federal Tactical stuff (165gr ?). Sort of looks like the Hi-shok (not Hydoshock), but with a nickel case.

I also have seen TONS of American Eagle 55gr FMJ for possibly patrol rifle use. Do they issue a different ammo for carry in those rifles? (if not, M193 is still okay! ).

 

[schwaky18]

Thanks, I carry both so that's good.