Question: What are the Gun Laws in New York? Answer: Child Access Prevention Law? No. Definition.....Requires adults to either store loaded guns in a place that is reasonably inaccessible to children, or use a device to lock the gun. If a child obtains an improperly stored, loaded gun, the adult owner is criminally liable. Juvenile Possession Law? Yes.
Definition: Bars possession of handguns by juveniles (usually those under 18). Some states grant exceptions for guns used for hunting and target practice. Juvenile Sale/Transfer Law? Yes.
Definition: Bars or restricts the sale or transfer of specified guns to a youth (usually, a person under 18). State RequirementsRifles and Shotguns- Permit to purchase rifles and shotguns? No.
- Registration of rifles and shotguns? No, except in New York City.
- Licensing of owners of rifles and shotguns? No, except in New York City.
- Permit to carry rifles and shotguns? No, except in New York City.
Handguns
- Permit to purchase handgun? Yes.
- Registration of handguns? Yes.
- Licensing of owners of handguns? Yes.
- Permit to carry handguns? Yes.
Other Requirements
- Is there a State waiting period? Up to 6-month wait to acquire permit to purchase a handgun.
- Is there a FBI *NICS check for firearm transactions? Yes.
- Permit to carry a concealed weapon required? Yes.
- Record of sale: Yes.
*NICS - National Instant Check System Caution: This summary is meant for general purposes only. Firearm laws frequently change. Source: Department of the Treasury Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms - State Laws And Published Ordinances - Firearms |
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