What's happening
The bill allows certain security personnel and private investigators to possess large capacity ammunition feeding devices while on duty.
Why it matters
Expands access to high-capacity magazines. By allowing certain private security roles (like private investigators and armored car guards) to possess large capacity ammunition feeding devices, this bill could change the balance of firepower available to non-police security personnel, potentially affecting both public safety and private security operations.
Reflects shifting priorities on gun control. The amendment carves out an exception from existing strict ammunition limits in New York, signaling a legislative willingness to accommodate private sector security needs despite broader gun control efforts.
Could impact hiring and training standards. Agencies and companies employing these personnel may adjust their hiring, training, and operational procedures to account for the new legal allowance, which could lead to increased demand for armed security roles or changes in how these jobs are performed.
Raises questions about oversight and accountability. The bill leaves some discretion to regulatory bodies or employers to authorize possession of these devices, which could result in varied implementation and oversight across different organizations, potentially leading to inconsistencies or challenges in enforcement.
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Allow High-Capacity Magazines for Guards
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History
- Held for consideration in codes
- Referred to codes
- Referred to codes
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Allow Large Magazines for Guards
In Senate Committee · Codes · Sponsor Patrick M. Gallivan
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2401
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 22, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. CROUCH, BLANKENBUSH, DiPIETRO, LAWRENCE, MONTESA- NO -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. HAWLEY -- read once and referred to the Committee on Codes
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to large capacity ammunition feeding devices
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision a of section 265.20 of the penal law is amended by adding a new paragraph 2-a to read as follows:
2-a. Possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device by private investigators, bail enforcement agents, watch, guard, or patrol agency employees, special armed guards and armored car guards in pursuit of their official duties or when duly authorized by regulation or order to possess the same.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02737-01-9
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