Bill > S04807

This bill proposes to limit the purchase of rifles and shotguns in New York by restricting dealers from selling more than one rifle or shotgun to an individual in a single transaction or selling a rifle or shotgun to someone who has purchased a firearm, rifle, or shotgun within the previous 90 days. The legislative findings emphasize the need to strengthen existing gun seller laws to prevent illegal gun trafficking and reduce gun violence. The proposed restrictions do not apply to sales to police officers, federal law enforcement officers, or public agencies conducting official business. Dealers who knowingly violate these provisions would be charged with a class A misdemeanor under the penal law. The bill would take effect 180 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for preparing necessary regulations. The underlying motivation is to create additional safeguards against potential gun misuse by limiting the frequency of firearm purchases.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4807