Gore’s bill to enhance public safety signed by Governor

State Rep. Mitch Gore's (D-Indianapolis) bipartisan bill to enhance public safety by revising the definition of “machine gun” in Indiana law has been signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb. The bill takes effect immediately.

The bill moves to include conversion devices that make a semiautomatic firearm function as an automatic in the definition of machine gun. These devices can be created with a 3D printer and have been used in several shootings throughout Indiana this year. Gore released the following statement regarding this bill being signed into law:

“The significance of passing a piece of bipartisan gun legislation in Indiana is not lost on me. As a career law enforcement officer and a Representative of a district that has seen several instances of gun violence, I know this bill will save the lives of citizens and cops alike and make our streets safer for Hoosier families. These devices allow shooters to fire off dozens of rounds in just a matter of seconds. When police respond to these shootings, they are quite literally being outgunned.

“I would like to thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, all of whom support the Second Amendment, for helping me ensure people who use these devices can be held accountable. I also want to thank Governor Holcomb for signing this bill and helping the General Assembly keep families safe while respecting Hoosiers and their constitutional rights.”