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IN HB1401

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Harman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

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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