The Herald Bulletin - 11:28 p.m.: Area gun owners happy with Supreme Court ruling

Wed, Nov 25 2009

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Detail of a gun at Alexandria Conservation and Gun Club.
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Tom Neal, president of the Alexandria Conservation and Gun Club, takes aim with his Springfield 45 pistol at the club's gun range. Neal favors firearm education over firearm legistation.
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Gun club member Wes Neal sites in his target with his AR15 rifle.
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These are the cartridges for Wes Neal's AR 15 rifle.
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11:28 p.m.: Area gun owners happy with Supreme Court ruling

By Brandi Watters

Many gun owners, he said, use the firearms for hobbies like trap shooting and hunting.

Gun control, Neal said, will not keep guns out of the hands of criminals. “You’re not allowed to have drugs in this country, and I can guarantee you can go down numerous streets in Anderson and buy drugs.”

Indiana gun laws

Must have Rifles and shotguns Handguns

Permit to purchase No No

Registration of firearms No No

Licensing of owners No No

Permit to carry No Yes

Source: National Rifle Association, Institute for Legislative Action

• Anyone purchasing a firearm must undergo an instant criminal background check, according to federal law.

• Indiana does not have a “cooling off period” law requiring a 3-day waiting period for the purchase of a firearm.

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