The sale, possession and use of Stun Guns and Tasers for self defense are legal without major restrictions. However the misuse of any stun device during the commission of a crime or assault can result in criminal liability.

Let's take a look at the legality of stun guns in Indiana.

In the state of Indiana as they are not considered firearms it is legal to purchase and own a stun gun for protection. Under Section Ind. Code § 35-47-8-5 it states that “a person eighteen years of age or over may purchase or possess a stun gun.” See statutes below..

However, it’s important to realize that under Ind. Code § 35-47-8-4 stun guns are different from Tasers, which come under different rules. In order to obtain a Taser legally, the individual must first obtain a handgun licence.

When placing an order, please submit a copy of your handgun license & State I.D. Card to us at orders@reptitactical.com

In Indiana, a citizen must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a stun gun.

Ind. Code § 20-33-8-16. Possession of firearms, deadly weapons, or destructive devices.

. . .
(b) As used in this section, “deadly weapon” has the meaning set forth in IC 35-31.5-2-86. The term does not include a firearm or destructive
device.
. . .
(f) Notwithstanding section 20 of this chapter, a student who is:
(1) identified as bringing a deadly weapon to school or on school property; or
(2) in possession of a deadly weapon on school property; may be expelled for not more than one (1) calendar year. (g) A superintendent or the superintendent's designee shall immediately notify the appropriate law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the property where the school is located if a student engages in a behavior described in subsection (d). The superintendent may give similar notice if the student engages in a behavior described in subsection (f). Upon receiving notification under this subsection, the law enforcement agency shall begin an investigation and take appropriate action. (h) A student with a disability (as defined in IC 20-35-1-8) who possesses a firearm on school property is subject to procedural safeguards under 20 U.S.C. 1415.

Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-86. “Deadly weapon”
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), “deadly weapon” means the following:
(1) A loaded or unloaded firearm.
(2) A destructive device, weapon, device, taser (as defined in IC 35-47-8-3) or electronic stun weapon (as defined in IC 35-47-8-1), equipment,
chemical substance, or other material that in the manner it:
(A) is used;
(B) could ordinarily be used; or
(C) is intended to be used;
is readily capable of causing serious bodily injury.
. . .
(b) The term does not include:
(1) a taser (as defined in IC 35-47-8-3);
(2) an electronic stun weapon (as defined in IC 35-47-8-1);
(3) a chemical designed to temporarily incapacitate a person; or
(4) another device designed to temporarily incapacitate a person; if the device described in subdivisions (1) through (4) is used by a law enforcement officer who has been trained in the use of the device and who uses the device in accordance with the law enforcement officer's training and while lawfully engaged in the execution of official duties.

Ind. Code § 35-38-2-2.3 Conditions of probation; statement of conditions; term of imprisonment; intermittent service; transfers and regtransfers of supervision
(a) As a condition of probation, the court may require a person to do a combination of the following:
. . .
(9) Refrain from possessing a firearm or other deadly weapon unless granted written permission by the court or the person's probation officer.

Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-5. Assisting a criminal; defenses
(a) A person not standing in the relation of parent, child, or spouse to another person who has committed a crime or is a fugitive from justice who,
with intent to hinder the apprehension or punishment of the other person, harbors, conceals, or otherwise assists the person commits assisting a
criminal, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is:
. . .
(2) a Level 5 felony, if . . . the assistance was providing a deadly weapon.

Ind. Code § 35-47-2-1. Carrying a handgun without being licensed; exceptions; person convicted of domestic battery
(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) and section 2 of this chapter, a person shall not carry a handgun in any vehicle or on or about the
person's body without being licensed under this chapter to carry a handgun.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person may carry a handgun without being licensed under this chapter to carry a handgun if:
(1) the person carries the handgun on or about the person's body in or on property that is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise legally controlled
by the person;
(2) the person carries the handgun on or about the person's body while lawfully present in or on property that is owned, leased, rented, or
otherwise legally controlled by another person, if the person:
(A) has the consent of the owner, renter, lessor, or person who legally controls the property to have the handgun on the premises;
(B) is attending a firearms related event on the property, including a gun show, firearms expo, gun owners club or convention, hunting club, shooting club, or training course; or
(C) is on the property to receive firearms related services, including the repair, maintenance, or modification of a firearm;
(3) the person carries the handgun in a vehicle that is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise legally controlled by the person, if the handgun is:
(A) unloaded;
(B) not readily accessible; and
(C) secured in a case;
(4) the person carries the handgun while lawfully present in a vehicle that is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise legally controlled by another
person, if the handgun is:
(A) unloaded;
(B) not readily accessible; and
(C) secured in a case; or
(5) the person carries the handgun:
(A) at a shooting range (as defined in IC 14-22-31.5-3);
(B) while attending a firearms instructional course; or
(C) while engaged in a legal hunting activity.
(c) Unless the person's right to possess a firearm has been restored under IC 35-47-4-7, a person who has been convicted of domestic battery
under IC 35-42-2-1.3 may not possess or carry a handgun.

Ind. Code § 35-47-2-2 Excepted persons
Section 1 of this chapter does not apply to:
(1) marshalls;
(2) sheriffs;
(3) the commissioner of the department of correction or persons authorized by the commissioner in writing to carry firearms;
(4) judicial officers;
(5) law enforcement officers;
(6) members of the armed forces of the United States or of the national guard or organized reserves while they are on duty;
(7) regularly enrolled members of any organization duly authorized to purchase or receive such weapons from the United States or from this state who are at or are going to or from their place of assembly or target practice;
(8) employees of the United States duly authorized to carry handguns;
(9) employees of express companies when engaged in company business; or
(10) any person engaged in the business of manufacturing, repairing, or dealing in firearms or the agent or representative of any such person
having in the person’s possession, using, or carrying a handgun in the usual or ordinary course of that business.
Ind. Code § 35-47-4.5-2. “Laser pointer” defined
As used in this chapter,“laser pointer” means a device that emits light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is visible to the human eye.
Ind. Code § 35-47-4.5-4. Directing laser pointer at public safety officer or state police motor carrier inspector
A person who knowingly or intentionally directs light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is visible to the human eye or any
other electromagnetic radiation from a laser pointer at a public safety officer or a state police motor carrier inspector without the consent of the
public safety officer or state police motor carrier inspector commits a Class B misdemeanor.
Ind. Code § 35-47-8-1. "Electronic stun weapon" defined
As used in this chapter, "electronic stun weapon" means any mechanism that is:
(1) designed to emit an electronic, magnetic, or other type of charge that exceeds the equivalency of a five (5) milliamp sixty (60) hertz shock;
and
(2) used for the purpose of temporarily incapacitating a person.
Ind. Code § 35-47-8-2. "Stun gun" defined [not a TASER®]
As used in this chapter, "stun gun" means any mechanism that is:
(1) designed to emit an electronic, magnetic, or other type of charge that equals or does not exceed the equivalency of a five (5) milliamp sixty
(60) hertz shock; and
(2) used for the purpose of temporarily incapacitating a person.
Ind. Code § 35-47-8-3. "Taser" defined
As used in this chapter, "taser" means any mechanism that is:
(1) Designed to emit an electronic, magnetic, or other type of charge or shock through the use of a projectile; and
(2) Used for the purpose of temporarily incapacitating a person.
Ind. Code § 35-47-8-4. Applicability of handgun provisions
Sec. 4. IC 35-47-2 applies to an electronic stun weapon or taser.
Ind. Code § 35-47-8-5 Stun guns; purchase, possession and sale; use in commission of crime; use on law enforcement officer [not a
TASER®]  (a) A person eighteen (18) years of age or over may purchase or possess a stun gun.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally sells or furnishes a stun gun to a person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally uses a stun gun in the commission of a crime commits a Class A misdemeanor.
(d) A person who knowingly or intentionally uses a stun gun on a law enforcement officer while the officer is performing the officer's duties
commits a Level 6 felony.

Ind. Code § 35-47-4.5-1 Exceptions (Regulation of Laser Pointers)
This chapter does not apply to the use of a laser pointer:
(1) for educational purposes by individuals engaged in an organized meeting or training class; or
(2) during the normal course of work or trade activities.
Ind. Code § 35-47-4.5-2 "Laser pointer" defined
As used in this chapter, "laser pointer" means a device that emits light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is visible to the
human eye.
Ind. Code § 35-47-4.5-4 Directing laser pointer at public safety officer
A person who knowingly or intentionally directs light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is visible to the human eye or any
other electromagnetic radiation from a laser pointer at a public safety officer or a state police motor carrier inspector without the consent of the
public safety officer or state police motor carrier inspector commits a Class B misdemeanor.

*Various Indiana cities and municipalities may have regulations regarding stun guns and TASER CEWs, including but not limited to: Avon,
Boone County, Boswell, Brownsburg, Danville, Fishers, Hancock County, Lake County, LaPorte County, Merrillville, Noblesville, Saint Joseph
County, South Bend, Syracuse, Vincennes, and Wabash. Please be sure to check with the local government regarding their regulations.

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