After the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history, had sparked the debate about whether to ban the sale of weapons to civilians.
There is a perception that to obtain a permit in new York city harder than in other States, such as Nevada.
And the New York Times confirms this view.
«New York in General has more strict laws on weapons than the rest of the country,» says Adam Scaggs, senior counsel Law center to prevent violence with a firearm. «It’s also one of the few States that allows cities to set their own gun laws.»
What gun laws of new York differ from the laws of other States?
In new York city in order to buy a weapon, you must obtain a permit and undergo a thorough check. Says Mr. Scaggs, in most States, to buy weapons from a private seller through a special announcement or online authorization and verification is not required. In new York, even if you meet all the criteria, law enforcement agencies can still refuse permission. Furthermore, if you lost the gun or it is stolen, you must report it to the police.
Under the safety Act (Safe Act) of 2013, enacted after the mass murder of children in elementary school Sandy Hook in 2012, new York prohibits the purchase or possession of assault weapons or guns with large magazine capacity (unless you purchased it before January 2013). Another semi-automatic weapon, which allows only single shots, and not to open gunfire in new York legally. But the stores are more than 10 cartridges, purchase is prohibited.
Is there a difference between the laws of new York city from the laws of the state?
Yes. Requirements of the city to obtain the permits and licenses to carry weapons «some of the strictest in the state,» says Scaggs. So, new York will require you to fill out 17-page application for obtaining a license for weapons, as well as many documents. Everyone to have guns are interviewed in the police Department.
Requirements of the city to the rules of storage of weapons is also stricter than the state: to every weapon that is not used must be attached safety shut-off device.
How many gun licenses issued in new York?
According to the police Department, in new York a license to own a firearm have 41 162 people. Of this number, about 22 500 permits were issued to guards, or to persons that hold the light firearms in their homes or business establishments. In addition to retired law enforcement officers, there are less than 2,500 people, which you can carry a weapon in city everywhere it is allowed (in police stations, prisons, courthouses, polling stations, at a meeting of the government, schools, stadiums, as well as in places that sell alcohol to carry a weapon is not allowed).
