New York's Firearm Registration

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New York requires registration of handguns. Long guns do not need to be registered. It is illegal to own an unregistered handgun. It costs $3 to register a firearm. The firearms are registered with the permit to purchase, the sale information, and weapons serial number are recorded. Antique weapons do not need to be registered.

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What is Firearm Registration?

Most states do not require owners to register their firearms with the police. A few states only require that certain types of firearms maybe registered, such as assault weapons. Registering your firearm involves fingerprinting, recording the gun's serial number, your name, and address.

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Other New York firearm laws

• New York Permit to Purchase
• New York Firearm Registration
• New York Owner License
• New York Open Carry
• New York Concealed Carry
• New York State Preemption of Local Restrictions
• New York Magazine Capacity Restriction
• New York Castle Doctrine
• New York Stand Your Ground
• New York Peaceable Journey
• New York Assault Weapon Restrictions
• New York NFA Weapon Restrictions

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