The DEA received a summary from the Police Conference of New York regarding the new gun legislation recently enacted by Gov. Hochul following the recent spate of mass shootings, including the subway shooting in Brooklyn and the mass shooting in a supermarket in Buffalo, New York. This law will take effect on September 1, 2022, with the exceptions of the provisions that require the creation of new government functions or bureaus.
As you can read in the memo, and as PCNY counsel James B. Tuttle states, “… the law specifically exempts federal law enforcement, state and local police officers, peace officers, retired police officers and others from many of its most significant provisions.” As Tuttle also notes, the bill is 21 pages long and his summary cannot cover every detail, but the principal aspects regarding concealed carry licensing, sensitive or restricted locations, ammunition purchases, body armor, and background checks are covered herein.
Click on the pdf file below to read the PCNY memo from James Tuttle which outlines the most significant portions of this new legislation.
New York State Amendments Regarding Gun Safety
