Bill > A04941

This bill modifies New York's penal law to make possession and sale of armor piercing ammunition a criminal offense. Specifically, the bill adds two new provisions to existing law: first, possessing armor piercing ammunition will now be considered a criminal offense alongside possessing ten or more firearms, and second, unlawfully selling, exchanging, giving, or disposing of armor piercing ammunition will be illegal, similar to existing restrictions on firearm sales. The legislation treats these armor piercing ammunition offenses as serious criminal acts, which would likely be classified as a class B felony based on the bill's title. The bill repeals a previous subdivision of the penal law related to these matters and will take effect 120 days after becoming law. By expanding the legal restrictions on armor piercing ammunition, the bill aims to enhance public safety by limiting the potential misuse of this type of highly dangerous ammunition.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4941