tactical shotgun NYS?

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1. Edward G

   February 12th, 2010 at 3:04 am

   According to the web site of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association (link, below), the laws pertaining to rifles and shotguns provide :

   "There is no state licensing requirement for the possession of a rifle or shotgun, although any person convicted of a felony or other serious offense and any person who "has been certified not suitable to possess a rifle or shotgun" (mentally incompetent) is prohibited from possession.

   "A person who has been convicted of a felony or other serious offense may obtain a certificate of good conduct which will then permit him to possess rifles and shotguns.

   "Generally, it is unlawful for anyone under the age of 16 to possess any firearm; however, a rifle or shotgun may be possessed by a person between the ages of 12 and 16 who is engaged in supervised target shooting on a range.

   "A minor at least 14 years of age may hunt with any rifle or shotgun, provided he has a valid hunting license and is accompanied by his parent, guardian or other parentally-designated adult who also holds a valid hunting license."

   But several of the cities in NYS, including of course New York City, have their own laws that you need to check before you bring a shotgun into them.

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