"ordered to engrossment" meaning the HOUSE is done with it (no more amendments, no more readings) they like it and will vote on it next?
Correct, as far as I know. That's what happens when it passes Second Reading.
SB 506, however, has some hurdles to cross. There are presently at least three amendments that have been filed on it.
Rep. Austin and Rep. VanNatter both want to specify that you can only transport a cased, unloaded, inaccessible firearm without a license if you are going to a range (as defined in statute), a training course, or legal hunting activity (in addition to the other exceptions already in place, i.e. home from purchase, to a gunsmith, etc.) though VanNatter also wants to include property where you have permission to have the firearm, i.e. going to a friend's property to shoot.
Rep. Ed DeLaney, however, has introduced a "large capacity ammunition feeding device" ban as an amendment. This would include any feeding device (mag, clip, speed strip, drum, etc.) that holds more than ten rounds. Such items could not be sold or possessed in Indiana if that amendment passes and the bill becomes law.
There is no grandfather clause.
FIRE MISSION:
CONTACT YOUR Representative and instruct them to vote down any amendment to this bill that weakens it in any way. Do this TODAY!! The bill may well be heard tomorrow, and if that amendment passes, it will be too late!
Blessings,
Bill