Bill > S00266

This bill limits the application of certain provisions of law relating to firearms to the counties of Kings, Queens, Richmond, New York and Bronx. The key provisions of this bill include: - Limiting the requirement for courts to revoke firearms licenses, order the surrender of firearms, and make determinations regarding the suspension and revocation of firearms licenses to only the five specified counties. - Requiring sellers of ammunition and dealers in firearms doing business in the specified counties to register with the state police, keep detailed records, and conduct background checks on ammunition purchasers. - Requiring individuals residing in the specified counties who possessed certain types of assault weapons before the effective date of the law to register those weapons with the state police. - Repealing the statewide license and record database created by a previous law. This bill aims to focus the implementation of various firearm-related requirements and restrictions on the five counties with the highest population density in New York State.