Would a Kel-Tec KSG be legal in NYC since it has two separate magazines, both with a capacity of only 7 rounds (or, if ALL long guns are limited to 5 rounds, would the KSG Compact with two 4-shot magazines be legal?) According to the text of the law, this SHOULD be obvious, but I fear that LEO or whoever is responsible for the registration will become me because both magazines are permanently attached to the weapon. Penalties for illegal possession on or near school campuses Note: State laws may always change due to the passage of new laws, decisions in higher courts (including federal decisions), voting initiatives, and other means. While we strive to provide the most up-to-date information available, please consult an attorney or conduct your own legal research to review the state laws you are seeking. Good idea, I just sent them an email. Nevertheless, if someone can give me a quicker response while I wait, it would be appreciated. The passage of the NY SAFE Act saw a number of new gun laws in the state, as well as a severability provision that ensures that even if one part of the law becomes invalid, the remaining parts can remain valid. You should limit the total capacity of the shotgun to 5 cartridges in the magazines + 1 in the chamber. The law prohibits „ammunition magazines that can hold more than five rounds of ammunition.“ If you already have the KSG, to register it, you need to ask a gunsmith to connect the magazine and write a letter indicating the work that has been done to limit the capacity to 5 cartridges. If you`re thinking of buying a new one, you can call a New York FFL and ask a gunsmith to put the shotgun on five cartridges, and then they can register the rifle for you and confirm that it only has five rounds. For more information and resources on New York`s gun control laws, check out the following links: You have to manually change the tube with a switch, these are two separate magazines. A standard KSG is good to use as I`m a bit confused about the NYC-specific newspapers law. I know the national limit is 10, but I can`t know if NYC limits all long guns to 5 rounds or only to „assault weapons.“ Email the NYSP and its eternally resourceful legislators/law enforcement agencies/judges/jurors, etc.
This website is protected by reCAPTCHA and Google`s privacy policy and terms of service apply. For more information on gun control laws in New York City, see the table below. I`m moving to New York soon and I had a few questions. New York has some of the strictest gun control laws in the country, especially after the enactment of the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013 — commonly known as the NY SAFE Act — in response to the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre. Assuming I`m limited to 5 per magazine and both journals aren`t a problem, could I get a standard KSG in NYC if I somehow modified the magazines so that they only take 5 (e.g. by inserting ankle rods?) Learn more about FindLaw`s newsletters, including our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Old post but I have the same question. Have you ever drawn a conclusion/received a response from the NYPD? By FindLaw Staff | Reviewed by Jeff Burtka, Esq.
| Last updated on 08 June 2021 The email address cannot be subscribed. Please try again. But it has two magazines, you switch from one to the other with a lever. Could I have both in 5 rounds? I tried to ask the NYPD via email, only to prove that the email I found inactive. I also emailed a local assortment/store to get their input and haven`t received a response yet. With such a complex set of laws, almost everyone will need professional help when it comes to gun laws in New York State. If you have questions or have been charged under one of New York`s many gun control laws, there are experienced criminal defense attorneys in your area who can give you peace of mind.