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2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/Age requirements
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Hello, I was wondering how old one has to be in order to posses a gun larger than that of a bb or pellet gun.
Your location indicates New York, so I will answer your question with respect to New York law.
NYS Penal Law section 265.05 makes it generally illegal for anybody under age 16 to possess "any gun or any instrument or weapon in or upon which any loaded or blank cartridges may be used." There are exceptions to this general rule. Children ages 12-13 may possess rifles and shotguns for hunting small game under adult supervision, and children ages 14-15 may hunt big or small game under adult supervision with a junior hunting license. Children ages 12-16 may possess rifles and shotguns at shooting ranges under proper supervision.
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Answers by Expert:
Robert P. Firriolo
Expertise
General constitutional (Second Amendment) and federal firearm law inquiries. New York State and New York City laws and regulations on firearms. Use of force in self-defense.
Experience
Practicing firearms law attorney, including representation of individuals, gun clubs, sportsmen's organizations, shooting ranges, and businesses. Over 20 years of grassroots activism, including involvement in campaigns and elections; writing and editing articles, letters, press-releases, policy papers, and op-ed columns; interaction with firearm regulatory agencies; former board member and current legal advisor to the board of sportsmen's and firearm civil rights organizations; pro-bono counsel on select firearms-related legal cases; debated leaders of the gun-control lobby on national television. Lecturer on lawful use of deadly physical force and crime prevention.
Education/Credentials
Attorney at law. Extensive practice, independent study and research in this field. NRA-certified firearms instructor (rifle, pistol, shotgun, home firearm safety, personal protection) and Chief Range Safety Officer.
Awards and Honors
Martindale-Hubbell "AV" Peer-Review Rating.
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