# Ind. Code § 35-47-2.5-4: Dealer requirements before sale, rent, trade, or transfer

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A47_C2.5_S35-47-2.5-4

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 35-47-2.5-4
- **Heading:** Dealer requirements before sale, rent, trade, or transfer
- **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 35-47-2.5-4

## Text

Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to an item defined as an antique firearm pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(16).

(b) A dealer may not sell, rent, trade, or transfer from the dealer's inventory a handgun to a person until the dealer has done all of the following:

(1) Obtained from the prospective purchaser a completed and signed Form 4473 as specified in section 3 of this chapter.

(2) Contacted NICS:

(A) by telephone; or

(B) electronically;

to request a background check on the prospective purchaser.

(3) Received authorization from NICS to transfer the handgun to the prospective purchaser.

(c) The dealer shall record the NICS transaction number on Form 4473 and retain Form 4473 for auditing purposes.

As added by P.L.17-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.190-2006, SEC.8; P.L.153-2026, SEC.42.

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