Relates to the purchasing of bullets for firearms

1 Co-sponsor

• Tony Avella

BILL NUMBER:S2877

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 400.04 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 applica- tion. Likewise, those who purchase bullets should be bound by the same requirements. This Bill would be a deterrent to those who possess ille- gal, 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 2011/12 - S.4152

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This bill shall take effect on the first of November the year after it is signed into law.