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Relates to the purchasing of bullets for firearms
In Assembly Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Vivian Cook
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4152
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to the purchasing of bullets for firearms
Purpose or general idea of bill
To provide for a mechanism whereby those who purchase bullets are required to complete an application for such purchase.
Summary of specific provisions
A new section 400.03 would be added to the penal law. It would require those who purchase bullets to fill out an application for such purchase. The application would include the applicant's name, date of birth, and full address. Furthermore, the applicant would be required to provide specific information, such as the caliber, make, model, manufacturer's name, and serial number on the gun that they are purchasing bullets for. Lastly, a violation of this section will be a class A misdemeanor.
Justification
Gun violence is a serious ill in our society. Our current law requires those who purchase a gun to fill out an application. Likewise, those who purchase bullets should be bound by the same requirements. This Bill would be a deterrent to those who possess illegal, unlicensed, unregistered firearms. If they cannot get access to bullets, they will not be able to facilitate crime and violence.
Prior legislative history
2005/06 - S.2609 2007/08 - S.1860
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This bill shall take effect on the first of November, the year after it is signed into law.
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