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History
- Substituted by A10204
- Ordered to third reading cal.1196
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to codes
Companion bill
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Exempts students in gun safety and proficiency courses from certain provisions of law
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Barbara Lifton
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7436
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to the possession and use of pistols and revolvers by students of a higher education institution participating in a course in gun safety
Purpose
To allow for Cornell University students over the age of 21 to take the Introduction to Handgun Safety and Marksmanship course.
Summary of provisions
Amends current law subdivision (a) of section 265.20 of the penal law to add a new paragraph 12-a allowing an exemption for any registered student of a higher education institution chartered by the state of New York, who is participating in a course in gun safety and proficiency offered by such institution, under the immediate supervision, guidance, and instruction of a person specified in paragraph seven of subdivision (a).
Existing law
Existing law allows for a youth exemption for anyone under the age of 21.
Justification
To encourage proper operation of handguns in New York State, a safety and marksmanship course teaches skills to interested students that will aid in safe firearm handling for a lifetime. As students under the age of 21 are already allowed to take these types of courses, exempting older students from restriction will enable them, also, to receive this important training.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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