Section 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: (B) could ordinarily be used; or(C) is intended to be used; is readily capable of causing serious bodily injury.
(3) An animal (as defined in IC 35-46-3-3) that is: (A) readily capable of causing serious bodily injury; and(B) used in the commission or attempted commission of a crime.(4) A biological disease, virus, or organism that is 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.
Added by P.L. 114-2012, SEC. 67, eff. 7/1/2012.