Bill > S03383

This bill proposes significant changes to New York state firearms licensing and regulations, with several key provisions. The bill modifies the existing penal law to update requirements for obtaining and maintaining firearms licenses, including expanding and clarifying eligibility criteria for license applicants. The changes include more detailed background checks, stricter safety requirements, and modifications to definitions of firearms and licensing processes. Notable provisions include lowering the age restriction for certain firearm safety concerns from 18 to 16 years old, adjusting the definition of who can be a "duly authorized instructor" for firearms training, and updating requirements for safe storage of firearms. The bill also makes technical changes to how licensing databases are maintained, removes some previous provisions related to firearms regulations, and updates terminology around body vests and their purchase/sale restrictions. Additionally, the bill simplifies some administrative processes for licensing, such as how background checks are conducted and how licenses are processed and renewed. These changes aim to enhance public safety while providing clearer guidelines for firearm ownership and usage in New York state.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3383