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NYS Safe Act
Expanded definition of “assault weapons”-
Includes rifles, shotguns and handguns with certain characteristics are defined to be assault weapons, including semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines and one military style feature. NYS previously used a two feature test patterned after the expired federal ban. The NY SAFE Act also expands the definition to include pistols and shotguns with certain proscribed features.
Bans the in state acquisition of assault weapons, effective as of Jan. 15, 2013.
Grandfathers prior ownership but requires registration by April 15, 2014 and recertified every five years. Registration and recertification of grandfathered ownership will be subject to review by the NYS police for “disqualifiers” which are not yet defined.
Grandfathered weapons may only be sold out of state or a in state licensed dealer. AWs can not be inherited.
Does not affect the exemptions for the possession of an assault weapon for certain persons and entities including police officers, manufacturers and licensed dealers.
Effective April 15, 2013, only magazines that can accept seven rounds or less may be sold in NY. Currently possessed magazines that can accept 10 rounds may be possessed but only load 7 rounds unless on an incorporated range.
By Jan. 15, 2014, magazines that have over a 10 round capacity must be discarded, sold to a dealer, or sold out of state. Exception for large capacity magazines that are curios or relics (over 50 years old.
Effective Jan. 15, 2014, sellers of ammunition must (1) register with the NYSP; (2) run buyer through a state created database of disqualifiers; keep records of sales that are electronically accessible to the state. Bans direct internet sales of ammo from that date on.
Effective Jan. 15, 2014,mandates a statewide license and record database to be run by the NYSP. Require individuals who own a handgun or AW to recertify their permit every five years through their county of residence.
Requires notification to police of the theft of ammunition or firearms within 24 hours of discovery.
Increased penalties for certain firearms crimes including murder of a first responder or possession of a firearm on school grounds or school bus.
Important Dates
Jan. 15, 2013- AW sales ban and new AW definition (one defined feature)
March 15, 2013- NICS check on all gun sales except between immediate family members (spouses, domestic partners, children and step-children)
April 15, 2013 – only magazines that have a capacity of 7 rounds or less can be sold in NY, 10 round magazines can only be loaded with 7 rounds unless on an incorporated range
Jan. 15, 2014- magazines that hold more than 10 rounds become illegal to possess, ammunition sellers must be registered, background check for all ammunition sales, no direct internet sales
April 15, 2014 All AWs must be registered
Expanded definition of “assault weapons”-
Includes rifles, shotguns and handguns with certain characteristics are defined to be assault weapons, including semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines and one military style feature. NYS previously used a two feature test patterned after the expired federal ban. The NY SAFE Act also expands the definition to include pistols and shotguns with certain proscribed features.
Bans the in state acquisition of assault weapons, effective as of Jan. 15, 2013.
Grandfathers prior ownership but requires registration by April 15, 2014 and recertified every five years. Registration and recertification of grandfathered ownership will be subject to review by the NYS police for “disqualifiers” which are not yet defined.
Grandfathered weapons may only be sold out of state or a in state licensed dealer. AWs can not be inherited.
Does not affect the exemptions for the possession of an assault weapon for certain persons and entities including police officers, manufacturers and licensed dealers.
Effective April 15, 2013, only magazines that can accept seven rounds or less may be sold in NY. Currently possessed magazines that can accept 10 rounds may be possessed but only load 7 rounds unless on an incorporated range.
By Jan. 15, 2014, magazines that have over a 10 round capacity must be discarded, sold to a dealer, or sold out of state. Exception for large capacity magazines that are curios or relics (over 50 years old.
Effective Jan. 15, 2014, sellers of ammunition must (1) register with the NYSP; (2) run buyer through a state created database of disqualifiers; keep records of sales that are electronically accessible to the state. Bans direct internet sales of ammo from that date on.
Effective Jan. 15, 2014,mandates a statewide license and record database to be run by the NYSP. Require individuals who own a handgun or AW to recertify their permit every five years through their county of residence.
Requires notification to police of the theft of ammunition or firearms within 24 hours of discovery.
Increased penalties for certain firearms crimes including murder of a first responder or possession of a firearm on school grounds or school bus.
Important Dates
Jan. 15, 2013- AW sales ban and new AW definition (one defined feature)
March 15, 2013- NICS check on all gun sales except between immediate family members (spouses, domestic partners, children and step-children)
April 15, 2013 – only magazines that have a capacity of 7 rounds or less can be sold in NY, 10 round magazines can only be loaded with 7 rounds unless on an incorporated range
Jan. 15, 2014- magazines that hold more than 10 rounds become illegal to possess, ammunition sellers must be registered, background check for all ammunition sales, no direct internet sales
April 15, 2014 All AWs must be registered
