The modern reference for New York firearms law.
Every statute tracked, every change documented, every source cited.
How to register an assault weapon under the NY SAFE Act, including who must register, the recertification timeline, and what happens to registered weapons upon the owner's death.
Practical guidance for legally transporting firearms across the NY-NJ-CT-PA region, covering each state's laws, FOPA protections, and the risks of non-compliance in this heavily regulated corridor.
A guide to New York's concealed carry reciprocity rules, covering which states honor New York permits, why New York does not recognize out-of-state permits, and what protections FOPA provides for travelers passing through.
How to legally transport firearms within New York State, including the rules for premises license holders, long gun owners, and the specific requirements for handgun and vehicle transport.
A practical guide to New York safe-storage duties under Penal Law Sections 265.45 and 265.46, including covered residents, child-access rules, vehicle storage, penalties, and conditional exemptions.
Practical guidance for building or configuring an AR-platform or similar semiautomatic rifle that complies with the NY SAFE Act's one-feature test, including legal build strategies and features to avoid.
The Second Circuit denied rehearing en banc on June 30, 2026 in a procedural dispute about claims against an upstate firearms licensing officer.
The Supreme Court denied certiorari on June 15, 2026, leaving the Second Circuit judgment concerning General Business Law 898-a through 898-e in place.
DOJ and ATF announced 34 final and proposed rulemaking notices in 2026. This guide separates the rules already effective from proposals and explains the independent New York requirements.
The Supreme Court denied certiorari on June 22, 2026. The denial did not decide the merits or itself change a CCIA provision.
S04969 would require all NY general hospitals to adopt firearm violence policies, train staff, and advise firearm injury victims of available psychiatric services at discharge. The bill reached Senate Third Reading in April 2026.
S00626 would amend Penal Law Section 265.17 to explicitly cover ammunition in the criminal purchase or disposal of a weapon statute, closing a gap for prohibited persons. The bill is a Class D felony and reached Third Reading in the Senate in April 2026.
A10352, the Lead-Free Game Donation Act, would prohibit donating or distributing game taken with lead ammunition for human consumption in New York. Game taken by archery or non-lead firearm would remain eligible. Reached Third Reading April 2026.
A10307 would require the State Police to notify local law enforcement and prosecutors within 24 hours of any firearm purchase denial, with a mandatory 5-business-day investigation requirement. The bill reached Third Reading in April 2026.