New York A02105 amends the penal law to provide for the confidentiality of applications for licenses for the possession of firearms.

New York A02105 amends the penal law to ensure the confidentiality of applications for licenses for the possession of firearms. It specifies that applications and supporting records are not public records and cannot be disclosed under the public officers law. The bill allows applicants to request exceptions to the public disclosure of their information if they believe their life or safety may be endangered or they may be subject to harassment. Law enforcement can access this information upon request, but it will not be considered a public record.

New York A02105 amends the penal law to provide for the confidentiality of applications for licenses for the possession of firearms.

New York A02105 amends the penal law to ensure the confidentiality of applications for licenses for the possession of firearms. It specifies that applications and supporting records are not public records and cannot be disclosed under the public officers law. The bill allows applicants to request exceptions to the public disclosure of their information if they believe their life or safety may be endangered or they may be subject to harassment. Law enforcement can access this information upon request, but it will not be considered a public record.