Bill > S00362

This bill establishes a mandatory 10-day waiting period for firearm purchases in New York, during which a dealer in firearms cannot deliver a firearm to a purchaser until ten days have elapsed from the date of initiating a national instant criminal background check (NICS) and the purchaser has passed all required background checks. The bill amends several existing laws to implement this waiting period, which applies to firearms, rifles, and shotguns sold by licensed dealers. The waiting period includes specific exemptions for law enforcement officers, military personnel, firearms manufacturers and dealers transferring weapons between themselves, gunsmiths receiving firearms for repair, and firearms used as props in media productions. Violations of these provisions will constitute a class A misdemeanor, which is a criminal offense that can result in up to one year in jail and a fine. The bill aims to create an additional safety measure by introducing a mandatory waiting period between a firearm purchase and its delivery, potentially allowing time for more thorough background checks and reducing impulsive acts of violence.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S362