# Ind. Code § 35-47-2.5-1: Applicability; conflicts

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C2.5_S35-47-2.5-1

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 35-47-2.5-1
- **Heading:** Applicability; conflicts
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 35-47-2.5-1

## Text

Sec. 1. (a) Sections 2 through 5 of this chapter do not apply to the following:

(1) Transactions between persons who are licensed as firearms importers or collectors or firearms manufacturers or dealers under 18 U.S.C. 923.

(2) Purchases by or sales to a law enforcement officer or agent of the United States, the state, or a county or local government.

(3) Indiana residents in possession of a license described in IC 35-47-2-3.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the state shall participate in the NICS if federal funds are available to assist the state in participating in the NICS. If:

(1) the state participates in the NICS; and

(2) there is a conflict between:

(A) a provision of this chapter; and

(B) a procedure required under the NICS;

the procedure required under the NICS prevails over the conflicting provision of this chapter.

As added by P.L.17-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.190-2006, SEC.5; P.L.152-2014, SEC.3; P.L.175-2022, SEC.15.

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