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IN HB1401
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Harman
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Indiana Volunteers Program, a state-administered corps of armed residents who demonstrate weapons proficiency to assist the adjutant general in protecting Indiana during emergencies
- Indiana volunteers are not part of the National Guard, are not subject to federal control, and participation in emergency response is voluntary at the individual's discretion
- Volunteers must procure their own "support weapon" chambered for standard issue cartridges, take an oath to defend Indiana, and complete at least one range training session annually to maintain proficiency
- Creates a separate Citizen Marksmanship and Firearms Proficiency Program to promote shooting sports, recommend training courses, and foster defense training exercises using law enforcement and military facilities
- Requires the governor to annually proclaim a "Citizens Range and Firearms Safety Day" to promote the proficiency program
Legislative Description
Indiana volunteers program.
Last Action
First Reading: Referred to Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
1/16/2014
Committee Referrals
Veterans Affairs and Public Safety1/16/2014
Full Bill Text
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