![]() ![]() Q: Does the new law prohibiting possession of a firearm, rifle, or shotgun in sensitive locations affect my ability to hunt public land?Ī: No. The law provides exemptions to allow for lawful hunting in areas listed as “sensitive” or “restricted.” However, the law will affect certain activities associated with the act of lawful hunting such as transportation and storage of hunting guns. Q: How does the new gun law affect hunting?Ī: The new law does not affect how and where lawful hunting may occur in New York. Non-resident hunters are encouraged to familiarize themselves with other firearm regulations outlined on the Gun Safety in New York website to ensure their firearm is compliant with New York State laws. If the rifle or semiautomatic rifle may be legally possessed in New York, a non-resident hunter may bring the rifle to New York and use it to hunt without a semiautomatic rifle license. Can a licensed non-resident hunter pursue deer, or other game that may be taken with a rifle, with a semi-automatic rifle in New York?Ī. The caliber of the rifle does not matter. Does the law apply to rimfire, like Ruger 10/22 semi-automatic rimfire, and centerfire semiautomatic rifles or just centerfire?Ī. Can students of any legal hunting age shoot semi-automatic rifles in a hunter education program course or other training courses? A. A person of any legal hunting age may temporarily possess or borrow a semi-automatic Who legally possesses it, will they need to be age 21 or older and have a license?Ī. If a hunter wants to borrow, but not own, a semi-automatic rifle for hunting from someone Regardless of relationship, a license is required to purchase or take possession of a semiautomatic rifle on or after Sept. New York already requires background checks on these transfers, except between certain family members including spouses, domestic partners, children, and stepchildren. If a hunter is given a semi-automatic rifle as a gift will they now need to be age 21 or older and apply for and obtain a license?Ī. 4, 2022, requires the receiving person to have a license. Any transfer of ownership of a semi-automatic rifle in New York on or after Sept. Does the law apply to new purchases of semi-automatic rifles or new possession as well?Ī. 4, 2022, do they have to apply for a license to continue possessing that rifle? If a hunter who is 21 or older already owned a semi-automatic rifle prior to Sept. Visit gunsafety.ny.gov for a description of these features. New York State law governs the features allowed for semi-automatic firearms and magazine capacity in all guns. A person of any legal hunting age may temporarily possess or borrow a legal semi-automatic rifle for hunting. 4, 2022, to take ownership of a semi-automatic rifle individuals must be at least 21 years old and must first apply for and acquire a New York State semiautomatic rifle license. Rifles may not be used for hunting wild turkeys, pheasants, or migratory game birds except for crows. Hunters may use a semi-automatic rifle for hunting game that may be taken with a rifle. Can hunters use a semi-automatic rifle for hunting?Ī. These questions and answers are not intended to be exhaustive, nor do they constitute legal advice. This sample Q&A is intended to provide clarity for how the new requirements will affect hunters, hunter education instructors, and hunting-related activities. Refer to gunsafety.ny.gov for details about how these laws affect gun owners. New York State recently adopted new requirements for the purchase and transfer of ownership of semi-automatic rifles and the purchase, possession, storage, and transport of firearms, rifles and shotguns in sensitive or restricted areas in New York. ![]()
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