Pointing a Gun at Someone
IC 35-47-4-3 — a Level 6 felony, and a Class A misdemeanor if it was not loaded
Knowingly or intentionally pointing a firearm at another person is a Level 6 felony, and a Class A misdemeanor where the firearm was not loaded.
Who handles this in Indiana: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Indiana directory.
The section does not reach an officer acting within official duties, or a person justified in using reasonable force under the self defense or arrest sections.
Sources for this section (1)
- IC 35-47-4-3 — Pointing firearm at another person
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Indiana attorney.