New York
dealer license
handgun Restrictive
NY1071 — state license requirement
Citation:
N.Y. Penal Law §§ 400.00 (1a)(2)
1-a. No person shall engage in the business of gunsmith or dealer in firearms unless licensed pursuant to this section. An applicant to engage in such business shall also be a citizen of the United States, more than twenty-one years of age and shall be required to maintain a place of business in the city or county where the license is issued.
Effective:
1965-01-01
New York
firearm removal at scene of domestic violence
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NY1072 — authorized
Citation:
McKinney's CPL § 530.14
1. Suspension of firearms license and ineligibility for such a license upon issuance of temporary order of protection. Whenever a temporary order of protection is issued pursuant to subdivision one of section 530.12 or subdivision one of section 530.13 of this article the court shall inquire of the defendant and the prosecutor as to the existence and location of any firearm, rifle or shotgun reasonably believed to...
Effective:
1996-11-01
New York
firearm sales restrictions
handgun Restrictive
NY1080 — saturday night special ban
Citation:
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 482.1 - 482.7
482.5 All firearms manufactured or assembled pursuant to this Part shall meet the following material and parts specifications: (a) Basic structural component.
Effective:
2022-12-06
New York
firearm sales restrictions
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NY1077 — ban on high capacity magazines
Citation:
NY PENAL § 265.37
It shall be unlawful for a person to knowingly possess an ammunition feeding device where such device contains more than seven rounds of ammunition.
Effective:
2013-03-16
New York
firearm sales restrictions
handgun Restrictive
NY1013 — assault weapons ban
Citation:
N.Y. Penal Law § 265.02(7)
A person is guilty of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree when: (7) Such person possesses an assault weapon
Effective:
2000-11-01
New York
firearm sales restrictions
long gun Restrictive
NY1043 — assault weapons ban
Citation:
N.Y. Penal Law § 265.02(7)
A person is guilty of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree when: (7) Such person possesses an assault weapon
Effective:
2000-11-01
New York
firearm sales restrictions
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NY1076 — ban on high capacity magazines
Citation:
NY PENAL § 265.02 (8); NY PENAL § 265.10
A person is guilty of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree when: (8) Such person possesses a large capacity ammunition feeding device; 265.10 1. Any person who manufactures or causes to be manufactured any machine-gun, assault weapon, large capacity ammunition feeding device or disguised gun is guilty of a class D felony.
Effective:
2000-11-01
New York
firearm sales restrictions
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NY1073 — assault weapons ban - Federal
Citation:
Pub. L. 103-322 Sec. 110102
This subtitle may be cited as the “Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act”. SEC. 110102. RESTRICTION ON MANUFACTURE, TRANSFER, AND POSSESSION OF CERTAIN SEMIAUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS.
Effective:
1994-09-13 Superseded:
2004-09-13
New York
firearm sales restrictions
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NY1075 — ban on high capacity magazines - federal
Citation:
Pub. L. 103-322 Sec. 110103
SEC. 110103. BAN OF LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. << 18 USCA § 922 >> (a) PROHIBITION.-Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 110102(a), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(w)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be unlawful for a person to transfer or possess a large capacity ammunition feeding device.
Effective:
1994-09-13 Superseded:
2004-09-13
New York
firearm sales restrictions
handgun Restrictive
NY1079 — saturday night special ban
Citation:
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 482.1 - 482.7
482.5 All firearms manufactured or assembled pursuant to this Part shall meet the following material and parts specifications: (a) Basic structural component.
Effective:
1980-07-01 Superseded:
2022-12-06
New York
firearm sales restrictions
handgun Restrictive
NY1078 — saturday night special ban
Citation:
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 482.1 - 482.7
482.5 All firearms manufactured or assembled pursuant to this Part shall meet the following material and parts specifications: (a) Basic structural component.
Effective:
1976-03-15 Superseded:
1980-07-01
New York
firearms in college/university
handgun Restrictive
NY1058 — public and private : CCW not allowed
Citation:
N.Y. Pen. Law § 265.01-a
A person is guilty of criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds when he or she knowingly has in his or her possession a rifle, shotgun, or firearm in or upon a building or grounds, used for educational purposes, of any school, college, or university
Effective:
2013-03-16
New York
firearms in college/university
handgun Restrictive
NY1059 — public and private : possession prohibited
Citation:
N.Y. Penal Law § 265.01-a
A person is guilty of criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds when he or she knowingly has in his or her possession a rifle, shotgun, or firearm in or upon a building or grounds, used for educational purposes, of any school, college, or university
Effective:
2013-03-16
New York
firearms in college/university
long gun Restrictive
NY1060 — public and private : possession prohibited
Citation:
N.Y. Penal Law § 265.01-a
A person is guilty of criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds when he or she knowingly has in his or her possession a rifle, shotgun, or firearm in or upon a building or grounds, used for educational purposes, of any school, college, or university
Effective:
2013-03-16
New York
gun trafficking
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NY1081 — straw purchase - buyer liability
Citation:
NY Penal Law. § 265.17(1)
A person is guilty of criminal purchase or disposal of a weapon when: … 2. Knowing that it would be unlawful for another person to possess a firearm, rifle or shotgun, or knowing that another person is the subject of an outstanding warrant of arrest issued upon the alleged commission of a felony or serious offense, he or she purchases or otherwise acquires a firearm, rifle or shotgun for, on behalf of, or for the...
Effective:
2000-11-01
New York
minimum age
handgun Restrictive
NY1017 — purchase and sale
Citation:
N.Y. Penal Law § 400 (1)(a),(2)
No license shall be issued or renewed pursuant to this section except by the licensing officer, and then only after investigation and finding that all statements in a proper application for a license are true. No license shall be issued or renewed except for an applicant (a) twenty-one years of age or older.
Effective:
2000-11-01
New York
minimum age
handgun Restrictive
NY1030 — youth possession
Citation:
N.Y. Penal Law § 400
No license shall be issued or renewed pursuant to this section except by the licensing officer, and then only after investigation and finding that all statements in a proper application for a license are true. No license shall be issued or renewed except for an applicant (a) twenty-one years of age or older.
Effective:
2000-11-01
New York
minimum age
long gun Restrictive
NY1082 — purchase and sale
Citation:
N.Y. Penal Law § 400 (1)(a),(2)
No license shall be issued or renewed pursuant to this section except by the licensing officer, and then only after investigation and finding that all statements in a proper application for a license are true. No license shall be issued or renewed except for an applicant (a) twenty-one years of age or older.
Effective:
2000-11-01
New York
minimum age
long gun Restrictive
NY1088 — youth possession
Citation:
N.Y. Penal Law §§ 400.00(1)(a),(2); 265.65
Eligibility. No license shall be issued or renewed pursuant to this section except by the licensing officer, and then only after investigation and finding that all statements in a proper application for a license are true.
Effective:
2000-11-01
New York
minimum age
long gun Restrictive
NY1083 — minimum age purchase - federal
Citation:
18 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1)
(b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to sell or deliver-- (1) any firearm or ammunition to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than eighteen years of age, and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee...
Effective:
1994-09-13
New York
minimum age
handgun Restrictive
NY1084 — minimum age purchase - federal
Citation:
35 U.S.C. § 922(x)(1),(5)
(x)(1) It shall be unlawful for a person to sell, deliver, or otherwise transfer to a person who the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe is a juvenile-- (A) a handgun; or (B) ammunition that is suitable for use only in a handgun. (5) For purposes of this subsection, the term “juvenile” means a person who is less than 18 years of age.
Effective:
1994-09-13
New York
minimum age
handgun Restrictive
NY1085 — minimum age possession - federal
Citation:
43 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1)(c)(1)
(b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to sell or deliver-- (1) any firearm or ammunition to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than eighteen years of age, and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee...
Effective:
1994-09-13
New York
minimum age
long gun Restrictive
NY1016 — youth possession
Citation:
N.Y. Penal Law § 265.05
It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of sixteen to possess any air-gun, spring-gun or other instrument or weapon in which the propelling force is a spring or air, or any gun or any instrument or weapon in or upon which any loaded or blank cartridges may be used, or any loaded or blank cartridges or ammunition therefor, or any dangerous knife; provided that the possession of rifle or shotgun or...
Effective:
1965-07-20 Superseded:
2000-11-01
New York
minimum age
handgun Restrictive
NY1028 — youth possession
Citation:
N.Y. Penal Law § 265.05
It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of sixteen to possess any air-gun, spring-gun or other instrument or weapon in which the propelling force is a spring or air, or any gun or any instrument or weapon in or upon which any loaded or blank cartridges may be used, or any loaded or blank cartridges or ammunition therefor, or any dangerous knife; provided that the possession of rifle or shotgun or...
Effective:
1965-07-20 Superseded:
2000-11-01
New York
open carry
handgun Restrictive
NY1021 — prohibited
Citation:
N.Y. Penal Law § 265.03(3)
A person is guilty of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree when:...(3) such person possesses any loaded firearm. Such possession shall not, except as provided in subdivision one or seven of section 265.02 of this article, constitute a violation of this subdivision if such possession takes place in such person's home or place of business.
Effective:
2006-11-01
New York
permit to purchase
handgun Restrictive
NY1023 — required
Citation:
N.Y. Penal Law § 400.00(1)
2. Types of licenses. A license for gunsmith or dealer in firearms shall be issued to engage in such business. A license for a semiautomatic rifle, other than an assault weapon or disguised gun, shall be issued to purchase or take possession of such a semiautomatic rifle when such transfer of ownership occurs on or after the effective date of chapter two hundred twelve of the laws of two thousand twenty-two that...
Effective:
2013-01-01
New York
permit to purchase
handgun Restrictive
NY1014 — maximum waiting period
Citation:
N.Y. Penal Law § 400.00(4-b)
Licenses to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms. 4-b. Processing of license applications. Applications for licenses shall be accepted for processing by the licensing officer at the time of presentment.
Effective:
1980-08-12
New York
permit to purchase
handgun Restrictive
NY1086 — required
Citation:
N.Y. Penal Law § 400.00(2),(10)
2. Types of licenses. A license for gunsmith or dealer in firearms shall be issued to engage in such business. A license for a pistol or revolver, other than an assault weapon or a disguised gun, shall be issued to (a) have and possess in his dwelling by a householder; (b) have and possess in his place of business by a merchant or storekeeper; (c) have and carry concealed while so employed by a messenger employed by...
Effective:
1965-07-20 Superseded:
2013-01-01
New York
prohibited possessor
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NY1087 — violent misdemeanor limited
Citation:
N.Y. Penal Law §§ 400.00(1)(n)
1. Eligibility. No license shall be issued or renewed pursuant to this section except by the licensing officer, and then only after investigation and finding that all statements in a proper application for a license are true.
Effective:
2022-09-01
New York
prohibited possessor
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NY1036 — erpo : expanded
Citation:
McKinney's CPLR § § 6340- 6342
§ 6340. Definitions. For the purposes of this article: 1. "Extreme risk protection order" means a court-issued order of protection prohibiting a person from purchasing, possessing or attempting to purchase or possess a firearm, rifle or shotgun. 2.
Effective:
2019-08-24
New York
prohibited possessor
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NY1037 — erpo : ex parte
Citation:
McKinney's CPLR § § 6340- 6342
§ 6342 Upon application of a petitioner pursuant to this article, the court may issue a temporary extreme risk protection order, ex parte or otherwise, to prohibit the respondent from purchasing, possessing or attempting to purchase or possess a firearm, rifle or shotgun, upon a finding that there is probable cause to believe the respondent is likely to engage in conduct that would result in serious harm to himself,...
Effective:
2019-08-24
New York
prohibited possessor
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NY1041 — dvro ex parte : expanded
Citation:
N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 530.11
For purposes of this section, “members of the same family or household” with respect to a proceeding in the criminal courts shall mean the following: (e) persons who are not related by consanguinity or affinity and who are or have been in an intimate relationship regardless of whether such persons have lived together at any time.
Effective:
2008-07-21
New York
prohibited possessor
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NY1042 — dvro : expanded
Citation:
N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 530.11
For purposes of this section, “members of the same family or household” with respect to a proceeding in the criminal courts shall mean the following: (e) persons who are not related by consanguinity or affinity and who are or have been in an intimate relationship regardless of whether such persons have lived together at any time.
Effective:
2008-07-21
New York
prohibited possessor
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NY1034 — dvro
Citation:
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 828, 842-a(1),(2).
828: (a) Upon the filing of a petition or counter-claim under this article, the court for good cause shown may issue a temporary order of protection, which may contain any of the provisions authorized on the making of an order of protection under section eight hundred forty-two, provided that the court shall make a determination, and the court shall state such determination in a written decision or on the record,...
Effective:
1996-11-01 Superseded:
2008-07-21
New York
prohibited possessor
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NY1035 — dvro ex parte
Citation:
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 828, 842-a(1),(2).
828: (a) Upon the filing of a petition or counter-claim under this article, the court for good cause shown may issue a temporary order of protection, which may contain any of the provisions authorized on the making of an order of protection under section eight hundred forty-two, provided that the court shall make a determination, and the court shall state such determination in a written decision or on the record,...
Effective:
1996-11-01 Superseded:
2008-07-21
New York
prohibited possessor
handgun and long gun Restrictive
NY1032 — mental health : adjudicated as mentally incompetent//incapacitated/disabled
Citation:
McKinney's Penal Law § 265.00
Certified not suitable to possess a self-defense spray device, a rifle or shotgun” means that the director or physician in charge of any hospital or institution for mental illness, public or private, has certified to the superintendent of state police or to any organized police department of a county, city, town or village of this state, that a person who has been judicially adjudicated incompetent...
Effective:
1967-09-01