Indiana § 35-47-5-13 - Unlawful use of body armor
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 35-47-5-13 — Unlawful use of body armor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-47-5-13. Unlawful use of body armor
Sec. 13. (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 commits unlawful use of body armor, a Level 6 felony.
As added by P.L.227-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.597.
IC 35-47-6Chapter 6. Weapons on Aircraft
35-47-6-0.1Repealed 35-47-6-0.5Applicability of chapter 35-47-6-1Firearm, explosive, or deadly weapon; possession in commercial or chartered aircraft 35-47-6-1.1Undisclosed transport of dangerous device 35-47-6-1.3Firearm, explosive, or deadly weapon; possession in controlled access areas of an airport 35-47-6-1.4Unlawful entry to restricted area of airport 35-47-6-1.6Disrupting operation of aircraft 35-47-6-2Repealed 35-47-6-3Consent to search of person or personal belongings 35-47-6-4Action against airline company for denial of person refusing search to board aircraft
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 35-47-5-13
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Section 35-47-5-13 ("Unlawful use of body armor") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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