New York A01953 restricts the locations of gunsmiths and dealers in firearms near child day care or educational facilities, and places of worship.

New York A01953 amends the penal law to restrict the locations of gunsmiths and dealers in firearms. It prohibits licenses for such businesses to operate within 500 feet of a child day care or educational facility, or a place of worship. In cities, towns, or villages with populations of 20,000 or more, licenses cannot be issued within 500 feet of three or more existing gunsmiths or dealers. The bill defines "entrance" as a regularly used door for ingress to these facilities or places of worship. It also outlines a process for hearings and public meetings before licenses are issued.

New York A01953 restricts the locations of gunsmiths and dealers in firearms near child day care or educational facilities, and places of worship.

New York A01953 amends the penal law to restrict the locations of gunsmiths and dealers in firearms. It prohibits licenses for such businesses to operate within 500 feet of a child day care or educational facility, or a place of worship. In cities, towns, or villages with populations of 20,000 or more, licenses cannot be issued within 500 feet of three or more existing gunsmiths or dealers. The bill defines "entrance" as a regularly used door for ingress to these facilities or places of worship. It also outlines a process for hearings and public meetings before licenses are issued.