introducing the state of indiana's official state rifle

[williamsburg]

Indiana sets sight on having official state rifle | The Indianapolis Star | indystar.com

the state of indiana will have an official state rifle once the gov signs off on it

ok now for the state handgun

 

[jgreiner]

Indiana sets sight on having official state rifle | The Indianapolis Star | indystar.com

the state of indiana will have an official state rifle once the gov signs off on it

ok now for the state handgun

I'm all for that...as long as it isn't a Glock......

 

[Westside]

headed to Gov. Mitch Daniels, makes Indiana only the third state with an official gun. Utah became the first in March 2011, when it honored the Browning M1911 automatic pistol, followed in April by Arizona, which chose the Colt Army revolver

only third state to do it. That is awesome.

 

[awilson82]

Cool! Wish it was somthing a bit more modern but the Grouseland rifle has historical signifigance and thats pretty much the point anyway.

 

[miguel]

I'm all for that...as long as it isn't a Glock......

'Cause all they make are pistols!

But don't worry, Glock will be coming out with a carbine this summer...

 

[Hiker1911]

How symbolic...What, no centerfire caliber rifle?

Give us a break, and approve a centerfire for both the state rifle, and baggin' deer in Indiana!

 

[snorko]

Could have picked a Garand, we made them in Evansville.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Oh, well, should have been the AR-15 or Gatling but I can't complain too loudly.

BTW, what is the nexus between Arizona and the Colt? That make absolutely no sense.

 

[leftsock]

Should it be on the state flag?

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Illinois will choose a sling shot.

 

[DownByTheTracks]

At least it wasn't a Mosin or a Hi-Point.

 

[ralphb72]

Should have picked something more available. I believe that the State should choose a State rifle and a State handgun, and THEN see that each and every resident of the State of Indiana is ISSUED ONE OF EACH!

 

[onesurveyor]

Illinois will choose a sling shot.

 

[GunSlinger]

Illinois will choose a sling shot.

…or an enema bag.

 

[Mosinowner]

California's should be a AR15

Utah's is a 1911

 

[Mosinowner]

At least it wasn't a Mosin

Excuse you. You must have had a typo

 

[DownByTheTracks]

Excuse you. You must have had a typo

 

[snorko]

Even more interesting is that it is a specific rifle, not a make, model or type of firearm.

How would you describe that rifle, a Pennsylvania or Kentucky long rifle?

 

[Bushido Devil Dog]

Oh, well, should have been the...Gatling but I can't complain too loudly.

This.

The Gatling Gun Company was founded in Indianapolis, and Dr. Richard J. Gatling is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

California's should be a AR15

Why? What nexus does California have to the AR-15?

Perhaps AR-180 would be a better choice as it was made in Costa Mesa for a while?