Relates to prohibiting the possession of certain 50 caliber firearms; directs the division of state police to embark on a program whereby persons currently in lawful possession of such weapons may be reimbursed for the fair market value thereof upon turning in such weapons to a designated officer.
Not law yet. Pending legislation.
Official status checked 2026-10-21 23:46 PT
Bores
Bill summary
Relates to prohibiting the possession of certain 50 caliber firearms; directs the division of state police to embark on a program whereby persons currently in lawful possession of such weapons may be reimbursed for the fair market value thereof upon turning in such weapons to a designated officer.
Now vs if chaptered
NOW: not law; no §265.02(11) 50-caliber count. IF CHAPTERED: CPW 3rd class D felony for a defined 50 caliber weapon, plus §265.10 manufacture/transport and a turn-in reimbursement program.
Defender utility
NY PDs on CPW 3rd calendars: pending Assembly twin of the .50-class rifle ban, not present law. Do not charge §265.02(11) today. If chaptered, same definitional fights as S 04277 (caliber, 12,000 ft-lb, copy/duplicate, buyback timing). Senate twin S 04277. Not a California charge.
Who this is for. NY PDs on CPW 3rd / .50-class rifle calendars — pending Assembly twin of the 50-caliber ban, not present law; not a California charge.
Exemptions (draft)
If chaptered: listed §265.20 exemptions as amended; reimbursement for current lawful possessors who turn in the weapon.
Penalties (if chaptered)
If chaptered: possession CPW 3rd, class D felony. Not a current count.