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Relates to the definition of an assault weapon
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor David DiPietro
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4227
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to the definition of assault weapon
Purpose
To remove rifles with thumbhole stocks and shotguns with thumbhole stocks from the definition of assault weapons.
Summary of provisions
Section One amends paragraphs (a) and (b) of subdivision 22 of section 265.00 of the penal law to remove "thumbhole stock" from the list of characteristics defining a semiautomatic rifle and a semiautomatic shotgun as assault weapons should they have thumbhole stocks.
Section Two states the effective date.
Justification
A thumbhole stock does not affect any functional feature of a firearm, but it does allow the gunholder to place his or her thumb through the stock rather than wrap it over the grip. It allows for a more relaxed, straight positioning of the wrist, a better grip and a steadier shot. By making this technical correction as to what defines an assault weapon, "turkey guns" or shotguns used for turkey hunting which most commonly have thumbhole stocks, will not be defined as an assault weapon.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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