New York · New York Penal Law (PEN)
N.Y. Penal Law § 400.00: Licensing and other provisions relating to firearms
What this law says, in plain English
This statute sets eligibility requirements for firearm licenses, including age, moral character, criminal history, citizenship, and mental health standards that licensing officers must verify before issuing or renewing a license.
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