# Ind. Code § 34-12-3.5-2: Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T34_A12_C3.5_S34-12-3.5-2

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 34-12-3.5-2
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 34 / Article 12 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 34-12-3.5-2

## Text

Sec. 2. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

(1) "Ammunition" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47-1-2.5.

(2) "Firearm" has the meaning set forth in 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(3).

(3) "Political subdivision" has the meaning set forth in IC 34-6-2.1-155.

(4) "Trade association" means a corporation, unincorporated association, federation, business league, professional organization, or business organization that meets all of the following requirements:

(A) The entity is not organized or operated for profit.

(B) No part of the net earnings of the entity inures to the benefit of a private shareholder or individual.

(C) The entity is an organization:

(i) described in 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(6); and

(ii) exempt from taxation under 26 U.S.C. 501(a).

(D) Two (2) or more members of the entity are manufacturers or dealers in firearms or ammunition.

As added by P.L.170-2024, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.178.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 34-12-3.5-1 Application of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T34_A12_C3.5_S34-12-3.5-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 34-12-3.5-2 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T34_A12_C3.5_S34-12-3.5-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 34-12-3.5-3 Permitted and prohibited actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T34_A12_C3.5_S34-12-3.5-3.md)

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