Bill > S02014

This bill amends the New York State Penal Law to remove maximum age limits for firearms instruction and possession at shooting ranges. Specifically, the bill eliminates previous restrictions that limited firearm handling to individuals under sixteen or twenty-one years of age, while maintaining the existing minimum age of twelve years old. The changes apply to three different scenarios: handling rifles and shotguns with gunpowder propulsion, using rifles, pistols, or shotguns with air or compressed gas propulsion, and possessing and using pistols or revolvers at designated shooting ranges. In all cases, the firearm use must be under the immediate supervision of qualified instructors, which can include military personnel, certified shooting instructors, parents or guardians, or authorized representatives from organizations like the National Rifle Association or 4-H. The bill also updates language to be more gender-neutral and ensures that individuals using firearms must not have a felony conviction and should not pose a threat to themselves or others. These modifications aim to provide more flexibility for firearm instruction and recreational shooting activities while maintaining safety guidelines.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2014