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N.Y. Penal Law § 265.40: Purchase of rifles and/or shotguns in contiguous states

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  1. Penal Law
  2. Part 3. Specific Offenses
  3. Title P. Offenses Against Public Safety
  4. Article 265. Firearms and Other Dangerous Weapons

§ 265.40 Purchase of rifles and/or shotguns in contiguous states.

Definitions. As used in this act:

1. "Contiguous state" shall mean any state having any portion of its

border in common with a portion of the border of the state of New York;

2. All other terms herein shall be given the meaning prescribed in

Public Law 90-618 known as the "Gun Control Act of l968" (18 U.S.C.

921).

It shall be lawful for a person or persons residing in this state, to

purchase or otherwise obtain a rifle and/or shotgun in a contiguous

state, and to receive or transport such rifle and/or shotgun into this

state; provided, however, such person is otherwise eligible to possess a

rifle and/or shotgun under the laws of this state.

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