Blocks Ammunition Sales to Some Buyers
New York · S07236 · Introduced Apr 4, 2025
Why it matters
Stores would have to deny ammunition sales to buyers who fail these checks. Buyers under certain protection orders would be blocked from buying bullets.
What it does
- Denies ammunition background checks for buyers barred from having shotguns or rifles
- Covers buyers barred by federal gun law or by certain extreme risk protection orders
- Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
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About this bill
Would deny ammunition background checks to buyers barred from having shotguns or rifles, including under certain protection orders. Would take effect immediately.
Prohibits the purchase of ammunition if such purchaser failed a background check, is prohibited by federal law or is subject to a temporary or extreme risk protection order issued pursuant to article sixty-three-A of the civil practice law and rules.
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Gun safety groups would likely say this keeps ammunition away from people legally barred from having guns. It ties sales to existing protection orders.
💬 The case against
Some gun rights groups would likely say the bill adds barriers for lawful buyers. They may worry that temporary orders can limit buyers before a final hearing.
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