New York Gun Laws

Gun Laws in New York

In New York, there are different laws in different areas or cities. Cities having population more than 100,000 people, are allowed to obtain more laws. The cities like Albany, Rochester, Buffalo, and NY are known for having strictest gun laws in the country. A permit is must for every one, who wishes to have gun. Registration in Police Department is required for rifles and shotgun holders.

New York gun laws about Child Access Prevention, Juvenile Possession of Handguns Law, Juvenile Sale/Transfer of Handguns Law one must know and information these gun and the gun control laws is provided here.

• Child Access Prevention Law: Not allowed in New York.

  Child Access Prevention (CAP) Law: According to this law, in New York only adults are allowed to use a gun locking device or store guns in a place that is not readily accessible to minors.

• Juvenile Possession Law: Allowed in New York.

  Juvenile Possession Law (JPL): According to this law, in New York juveniles (those under 18 years) are not allowed for possession of handguns. Some states in New York, allowed/grant exceptions for guns used for hunting and target purposes.

• Juvenile Sale/Transfer Law: Allowed in New York.

  Juvenile Sale or Transfer Law (JSL): According to this law, in New York, minors are not allowed to use a specified guns or sale or transfer of gun is restricted to minors.

New York Requirements For Handguns, Rifles and Shotguns

	Rifles/Shotguns	Handguns
Purchase Permission	*No	Yes
Firearms Registration	*No	Yes
Owners Licensing	*No	Yes
Permission to Carry	*No	Yes

*New York City is exception.