S 3981 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to establishing additional requirements to purchase a firearm, shotgun or rifle

Summary
Relates to establishing additional requirements to purchase a firearm, shotgun or rifle; requires a person to apply for a hunting license prior to the purchase of a shotgun or rifle; establishes additional requirements for all firearms, shotguns and rifles including taking a five hour gun safety course and exam, passing a shooting range test with 90% accuracy, providing notarized proof of a passed drug test and mental health evaluation, providing proof of purchase of firearm and ammunition safe storage depositories and passing a criminal background check.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 31, 2025
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Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
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