New York Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does New York require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does New York require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does New York require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does New York issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does New York issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does New York have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does New York have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does New York support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does New York have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does New York uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does New York have restrictions on assault weapons?
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  A:

  New York state has a ban on all assault weapons. Assault weapons owned and registered before January 15, 2013 are exempt from this. Active and retired law enforcement are allowed to own assault weapons. Law enforcement may possess assault weapons.

• +Q: What NFA restrictions does New York have?

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