New York · Through 2026-09-11

N.Y. Penal Law § 400.06: National instant criminal background checks

Where this section sits in the code

Penal Law
Part 4. Administrative Provisions
Title W. Provisions Relating to Firearms, Fireworks, Pornography Equipment and Vehicles Used In the Transportation of Gambling Records
Article 400. Licensing and Other Provisions Relating to Firearms

§ 400.06 National instant criminal background checks.

1. Any dealer in firearms that sells, delivers or otherwise transfers

any firearm shall contact the division of state police to conduct a

national instant criminal background check pursuant to section two

hundred twenty-eight of the executive law.

2. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section is a class

A misdemeanor.

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