Megan Thompson is a legal writer at Lawrina. Megan writes about different areas of law, legal innovations and shares her knowledge about her legal practice. A graduate of American University`s Washington College of Law, she is a legal expert on Lawrina`s team and has a slight editorial touch for all content published on the site. In this state, it`s legal to own a stun gun or taser, but you don`t have the option to carry a hidden stretcher outside your home, which means you can`t take it with you outside your home. The sale, possession and use of stun guns and Tasers for self-defense is legal without major restrictions. However, the misuse of a narcotic device during the commission of a crime or assault may result in criminal liability. Using these devices is only illegal in certain states, so it`s important to know which states those states are and what you`re entitled to. When it comes to your protection, it is important that you know your legal rights. Almost all states define stun guns as devices powered by a unit of electric charge and emitting an electric charge or capable of neutralizing someone with an electric charge. Ind. Code § 35-47-4.5-2. Definition of “laser pointer” As used in this chapter, “laser pointer” means a device that emits light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation visible to the human eye.
Internal Code § 35-47-4.5-4. Pointing the laser pointer at a public safety officer or state police inspector for motor transport companies A person who knowingly or intentionally directs light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation visible to the human eye, or any other electromagnetic radiation from a laser pointer at a public safety officer or state police inspector, commits a class B. Code Ind. § 35-47-8-1. Definition of “electronic shock weapon” For the purposes of this Chapter, “electronic shock weapon” means any mechanism that: (1) is intended to emit an electronic, magnetic or other type of charge exceeding the equivalent of a shock of five (5) milliamperes sixty (60) hertz; and (2) used for the purpose of a person`s temporary incapacity for work. Internal Code § 35-47-8-2. “stun gun” means [no TASER] ® As used in this Chapter, “stun gun” means any mechanism that: (1) is intended to emit an electronic, magnetic or other type of charge equal to or not greater than the equivalent of a shock of five (5) milliamperes sixty (60) hertz; and (2) used for the purpose of a person`s temporary incapacity for work. Internal Code § 35-47-8-3. Definition of the term “Taser” As used in this chapter, “Taser” means any mechanism that: (1) is designed to emit an electronic, magnetic or other charge or shock by means of a projectile; and (2) used for the purpose of a person`s temporary incapacity for work. Internal Code § 35-47-8-4. Applicability of small arms provisions § 4 IC 35-47-2 applies to electronic stun guns or Tasers.
Ind. Code § 35-47-8-5 stun guns; buying, possessing and selling; use to commit criminal offences; Use by Law Enforcement Officers [no TASER] a) A person ® eighteen (18) years of age or older may purchase or possess a stun gun.