New York A04988 amends the definition of an assault weapon in the penal law.

New York A04988 amends the definition of an assault weapon in the penal law. It specifies that an assault weapon is a semiautomatic rifle with a detachable magazine and at least one characteristic: a folding or telescoping stock, a pistol grip that protrudes beneath the weapon's action, a second handgrip or protruding grip for the non-trigger hand, a fixed magazine capacity exceeding seven rounds, or the ability to accept a detachable magazine. The bill also defines an assault weapon as a semiautomatic shotgun with a folding or telescoping stock. This act takes effect immediately.

New York A04988 amends the definition of an assault weapon in the penal law.

New York A04988 amends the definition of an assault weapon in the penal law. It specifies that an assault weapon is a semiautomatic rifle with a detachable magazine and at least one characteristic: a folding or telescoping stock, a pistol grip that protrudes beneath the weapon's action, a second handgrip or protruding grip for the non-trigger hand, a fixed magazine capacity exceeding seven rounds, or the ability to accept a detachable magazine. The bill also defines an assault weapon as a semiautomatic shotgun with a folding or telescoping stock. This act takes effect immediately.