No, under federal law, a handgun cannot be sold directly to a non‑resident by an out‑of‑state dealer. If you attempt to buy a pistol in another state, the seller must transfer it through a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) in New York. https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyergeorge/video/7393138837179927854?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7451328392181417515 [...]

If you were traveling through New York and found yourself facing criminal charges for transporting a firearm, you're not alone and you're not without options. New York has some of the strictest laws in the country, and even law-abiding gun owners from out of [...]

If you were to cross into New York State with a firearm, you could potentially face legal consequences if you do not comply with New York’s firearm laws. New York has some of the most restrictive firearm laws in the United States, particularly regarding [...]

If you are charged with criminal sale of a firearm, click here to learn about the three degrees that you could be charged with.

If you’ve been charged with criminal use of a firearm in New York, you're facing one of the most serious weapon-related offenses under state law. If you have been charged with criminal use of a firearm, here are the two degrees that you could be [...]

If you, your child or a loved one brings a weapon to school they could be charged with criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds or unlawful possession of a weapon on school grounds.  Click here to learn more.

Weapon: A pistol or revolver A short shotgun (barrel under 18 inches) A short rifle (barrel under 16 inches) A rifle or shotgun cut down to be less than 26 inches long An assault weapon Old “antique” guns are usually excluded  Silencer A device [...]

You can legally purchase different parts of a firearm, but if you put them together to create a gun, you could be charged with criminal possession of a weapon and up to 15 years in prison.

If you have been charged with criminal possession of a weapon, there are four different degrees you could be charged with. Click here to learn more.