S5763 (2023-24 session)

NY State bill

Relates to establishing additional requirements to purchase a firearm, shotgun or rifle; requires a person to apply for a hunting license prior to the purchase of a shotgun or rifle; establishes additional requirements for all firearms, shotguns and rifles including taking a five hour gun safety course and exam, passing a shooting range test with 90% accuracy, providing notarized proof of a passed drug test and mental health evaluation, providing proof of purchase of firearm and ammunition safe storage depositories and passing a criminal background check.

Title
Relates to establishing additional requirements to purchase a firearm, shotgun or rifle
Type
New York State Senate bill
Session
2023-24 session
Status
In Senate Committee
Latest action date
2024-01-03
In committee
Codes
Introduced
2023-03-15
Same as
A3855
Law section
Penal Law

Sponsors

Heard in committee

Same as

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