Thursday, November 4, 2010

Guns Laws in New York City

What are the Gun Laws in New York?
Answers: Child Access Prevention Law? No.
Definition Juvenile Possession Law? Yes.
Definition
Juvenile Sale/Transfer Law? Yes.
Definition

State Requirements

Rifles 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

Every state has thier own different gun laws. New York City is one of the biggest cities around in the United States, and we may have different types of gun laws then other states. Some maybe more flexible than others and some may be more stricter than others depending on the location and the people that surround the state. As for New York City, from the information above it shows you the New York City state gun laws and what we're allowed and not allowed to do with them. Some may vary in serious consequences if the laws are not followed, which is why people should be very cautious when it comes to gun control because guns are also one of the main death rates in the world. They are highly dangerous and can cause serious damage that are unreversible.

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