N.Y. Penal Law § 265.05: Unlawful possession of weapons by persons under sixteen

§ 265.05 Unlawful possession of weapons by persons under sixteen.

It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of sixteen to

possess any air-gun, spring-gun or other instrument or weapon in which

the propelling force is a spring or air, or any gun or any instrument or

weapon in or upon which any loaded or blank cartridges may be used, or

any loaded or blank cartridges or ammunition therefor, or any dangerous

knife; provided that the possession of rifle or shotgun or ammunition

therefor by the holder of a hunting license or permit issued pursuant to

article eleven of the environmental conservation law and used in

accordance with said law shall not be governed by this section.

A person who violates the provisions of this section shall be adjudged

a juvenile delinquent.