Confusing Gun Law Starts In New York State This Week

Back-to-school week is here across New York State as so is a new handgun law in New York State. For those who own a concealed carry permit, there are new requirements.

New York State has become the state with the toughest gun laws and for those who own guns and possess the proper permits, there are new responsibilities.

This week will be busy as the new gun laws start and some are saying there is confusion among owners.

Concealed carry permit holders now have to recertify their permits every three years, instead of the previously required five years. And the process has moved online to the New York State Pistol Permit Recertification website.

This is happening as the new laws regarding buying ammunition go in to place later this month.

There are thousands of deer hunters in New York State and there are just a few weeks to go before archery hunting begins followed by the rifle/gun season (also known as the regular season).

Gun owners in New York State are trying to keep up with the newest regulations, requirements and laws. However, as confusing as it might be trying to know what the new laws are and who they affect, gun dealers are also trying to manage and understand the law changes.

Thousands In New York About To Get Background Checked

New York's new gun and ammo background check policies confuse gun dealers As of Sept. 13, there will now be a background check to buy ammunition. The state police are under the new rules. However, now the state will charge $2.50 for an ammo purchase background check.

That is correct. There will be a fee for the background check and it will apply when you buy your ammunition to hunt deer this upcoming season.

The law provides that background check requirements imposed on all retail sellers of ammunition are scheduled to take effect on September 13, 2023.

Rochesterfirst.com reports that:

When the State takes over next month, gun owners will also have to pay a fee for these background checks. That's an extra $9 for firearms and $2.50 for ammunition.