Possession and use of a firearm under a qualified firearms instructor's supervision in certain locations is not a crime.
The bill amends the penal law to clarify that possession and use of a firearm in specific locations, such as indoor or outdoor pistol ranges or target pistol shooting competitions, under the supervision of a qualified firearms instructor is not a crime. A qualified firearms instructor is defined as an individual holding a certificate from an association or organization recognized by the division of criminal justice services. This change applies to individuals who have applied for a license to possess a pistol or revolver and are pre-license possession as an instructor in small arms practice.
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