Bill > S00399

This bill makes it illegal to possess, manufacture, transport, or sell pistol converters and convertible pistols, which are devices and semi-automatic pistols that can be easily modified to function like a machine gun using common household tools. The bill defines a "pistol converter" as a device installed on the rear slide of a semi-automatic pistol that interferes with the trigger mechanism, allowing rapid or automatic fire, and a "convertible pistol" as a semi-automatic pistol with a specific trigger bar that can be converted into a machine gun. Violating these provisions would be classified as a class D felony, with significant legal consequences. The bill does provide exceptions for certain groups, including military personnel, police officers, peace officers, federal service members, defense contract workers, and licensed gunsmiths. The law will take effect 180 days after becoming law, and the superintendent of state police is authorized to create necessary implementing regulations. The primary goal of this legislation appears to be restricting access to devices that can quickly transform semi-automatic pistols into more dangerous, rapid-fire weapons.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S399