New York Looks to Restrict You To 20 Rounds Every 90 Days

Published on February 9, 2018
Duration: 5:15

New York is proposing significant restrictions on firearm owners. A new bill aims to limit civilian ammunition purchases to twice their firearm's capacity every 90 days, effectively restricting semi-automatic owners to one box of 20 rounds per quarter. This legislation also proposes to amend Section 270.00 of the New York State Penal Code, preventing dealers from selling ammunition to unauthorized individuals and increasing penalties for violations to a Class E felony.

Quick Summary

New York is proposing strict ammunition purchase limits, allowing civilians to buy only twice their firearm's capacity every 90 days. This, combined with magazine limits, could restrict semi-automatic owners to one box of 20 rounds per quarter. Violations of ammunition sales restrictions could result in a Class E felony.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & New York Gun Registration Deadline
  2. 00:35Consequences of Non-Compliance: Felons
  3. 01:37Proposed Ammunition Purchase Restrictions
  4. 02:06Impact of Magazine Limits on Ammo Purchases
  5. 02:22Ammunition Limits for Revolvers
  6. 03:07New York's Proposed Ammunition Control Bill
  7. 03:22Amendment to NY Penal Code Section 270.00
  8. 03:48Increased Penalties for Violations
  9. 04:02Scenario: Cannot Buy Ammo for Friend's Gun
  10. 04:24Call to Action: Contact Legislators

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the new ammunition purchase limits proposed in New York?

New York is considering a bill to limit civilians to purchasing no more than two times their firearm's capacity in rounds every 90 days. Given magazine capacity limits, this could mean only one box of 20 rounds per quarter for semi-automatic owners.

What happens if you didn't re-register your firearm in New York by January 31st?

Approximately 81,000 individuals in New York reportedly failed to re-register their firearms by the deadline. According to state law, these individuals are now considered felons, although the State Police have stated they will not pursue criminal action due to the large number.

What is the proposed penalty for violating New York's ammunition sales restrictions?

The proposed amendment to New York's penal code includes increasing the penalty for violating ammunition sales restrictions to a Class E felony. This carries a minimum sentence of one year and a maximum of four years in prison.

How does New York's proposed ammunition law affect gun dealers?

The proposed legislation aims to prevent gun dealers from selling ammunition for a firearm to anyone who is not authorized to possess that specific weapon, regardless of the firearm type.

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