NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A1724
SPONSOR: Simon (MS) TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the penal law, in relation to the sale
of ammunition for assault weapons
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL::
This bill would limit the sale of ammunition designed for use in assault
weapons to twice the capacity of such weapon(s) to those authorized to
possess said weapon(s) within a one hundred twenty day period.
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS::
New York Penal Law Section 270.00 subdivision (4) prohibits dealers in
firearms from selling ammunition designed for use in an assault weapon
in quantities exceeding twice the capacity of such weapons within a one
hundred twenty day period
Section two provides that this act shall take effect immediately.
JUSTIFICATION::
This bill is designed to keep assault weapon ammunition out of the hands
of unlicensed users and to prevent the illegal trafficking of ammuni-
tion. Assault weapons are particularly lethal and have little applica-
tion to time honored sport of hunting game. Rather, the purpose of
assault weapons is assault. Unfettered purchases of such ammunition
enables stockpiling and further contributes to the growing epidemic of
mass shootings.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY::
None
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT:
None.
EFFECTIVE DATE::
Immediately.
