New York S00743 requires warnings about the risks of suicide and accidental deaths from rifles and shotguns in homes.
New York S00743 amends the penal law to include rifles and shotguns in the required warnings to consumers about the risks of suicide, domestic disputes, and accidental deaths in homes where such weapons are present. The bill mandates that gunsmiths and firearms dealers post specific warnings at sales sites and provide written notices to purchasers. It also includes a provision for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline contact number. Non-compliance with these requirements is subject to penalties.
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