Q: If I purchase a rifle in Long Island NY, and live in NYC is there any reason I could be denied registration.
Want to know if all who purchase a rifle legally can register or is there a criteria?
A:
Check to see if your rifle is an assault weapon but NY State registration is for all NY state. But check with local precinct. Id call and place the hypothetical for them to tell you anonymously.
Id recommend consulting a local or pro bono defense atty or private. Heres a sit that may be useful:
https://safeact.ny.gov/resources-gun-owners
Q: Is a hunting gun an assault weapon?
A: Most guns that are used for hunting are not assault weapons and are not affected by this law. Typical shotguns and hunting rifles are exempt as the law specifies military style assault weapons by design characteristics. For example, any pump, lever, or bolt action rifle or shotgun cannot be an assault weapon.
Q: Is a handgun an assault weapon?
A: Most handguns are not assault weapons and are not affected by this law. A traditionally designed handgun is not an assault weapon. For example a single shot pistol or a revolver cannot be an assault weapon.
Q: How do I find out if the gun I own is an assault weapon?
A: Most guns are not assault weapons and are not affected by this law. There are different military characteristics of guns that determine whether they qualify as assault weapons.
To help you know whether or not your gun is affected by this law, please see gun types below:
PISTOLS
Banned Features
Images of Pistols that are NOT Classified as Assault Pistols
RIFLES
Banned Features
Images of Rifles that are NOT Classified as Assault Rifles
SHOTGUNS
Banned Features
Images of Shotguns that are NOT Classified as Assault Rifles
Q: If I own an assault weapon, do I have to give it up?
A: No. If you have an assault weapon, you can register it with the State Police. Under state and federal law, some people are not allowed to possess a weapon, such as convicted felons, individuals who have been involuntarily committed, or individuals currently under an order of protection. These people will not be able to register. There is no fee for registering.
Q: How does registering my assault weapon compare to getting a handgun license?
A: It is much simpler. To register, all you need to do is fill out the basic form. If you elect to register online, you do not need to appear in person or provide references or other information that is typically provided during the handgun licensing process.
Q: If I modify my gun by removing all design characteristics that makes it an assault weapon, do I still have to register it?
A: No. If you modify your gun so that it is not an assault weapon, you do NOT have to register it. The modification must be permanent however. This includes, for example, removing the bayonet lug by cutting or grinding, grinding off the threads on the barrel, removing the foregrip so that it cannot be readily reattached, or any change that cannot be reversed through reasonable means.
Q: If I don't currently own an assault weapon, how does the new ban on assault weapons affect me?
A: The ban on selling assault weapons mainly affects dealers and manufacturers. Newly banned assault weapons may not be sold in New York and dealers and manufacturers will know what weapons can and cannot be sold.
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Q: Where do I get the assault weapon registration form?
A: The online registration form and paper form can be found below:
ONLINE REGISTRATION
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