Reason To Apply For A Firearm In Suffolk
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Reason 1 – Self Defence Owning a firearm for self defence and knowing how to use it is one of the most empowering things a person can do. Owning a firearm for self defence means that you have a say. It means that your life and limb are not at the mercy of a violent criminal.
Sports (target, practical shooting etc) or hunting in England, Scotland and Wales are the primary reasons, but others like needing to put animals down humanly exist. In Northern Ireland in very rare cases you can add self defense. Sport shooting is not limited to the upper classes.
The Home Office have issued guidance with recommends that firearms should be stored in a locked gun cabinet or other similarly secure container. In some cases if you don't have a gun cabinet, it may be acceptable to remove the firing mechanism from the firearm and store it in a secure container, for example, a safe.
There are several good reasons to carry a gun, including: You are more observant of your surroundings. You have the means to protect yourself from becoming a victim. You demonstrate that you are a law-abiding citizen. You can help protect others. You are more cautious. You are more comfortable when around guns.
If safety concerns are not enough, New York has made it illegal for a minor under the age of 16 to possess a BB, pellet, or paintball gun. They can be charged with Unlawful Possession of Weapons by Persons Under Sixteen, NYPL §265.05.
Pump and lever action shotguns are restricted to a minimum of a 18" barrel and shoulder mounted stock. Collapsible stocks are allowed and capacity over 7rds is compliant. Pistol grip only shotguns are no longer allowed.
NY Penal Law § 270.00. There is no state license requirement for the possession of a rifle or shotgun, so long as the rifle has barrel(s) at least 16 inches in length and the shotgun has barrel(s) at least 18 inches in length.
Being convicted anywhere of a felony or serious offense. SERIOUS OFFENSES, AS DEFINED BY §265.00 (17) OF THE NYS PENAL LAW, ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRESENT PENAL LAW 120.45 Stalking in the fourth degree 120.50 Stalking in the third degree 125.60 130.00 Issuing abortional articles. Offenses defined in Art. 130.
Now with that being said in NY state obtaining a pistol permit is not a small hurdle. It's generally not a difficult process for most people it's just long. I would start the handgun process immediately as there is a lot of wait time built into that process.
