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New York · 2025-2026 General Assembly
A05597Allows persons participating in certain formal ceremonies to possess a firearm, rifle or shotgun, provided that such person has received prior approval from the municipality or other appropriate entity.
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FirearmscarryAI label
↑Expands gun accessmodel confidence 90%
Creates an exception allowing possession of firearms during military ceremonies, funerals, honor guards and similar formal events (with prior approval), so more ability to possess and carry firearms in those settings.
persons not otherwise listed under this subdivision while participating in military ceremonies, funerals, and honor guards, including but not limited to, a formal ceremony including a twenty-one gun salute, and/or any other formal ceremony honoring a person or persons who served their municipality, state, and/or country in an official capacity, provided, however, that such persons obtain prior approval from either: (i) the municipality in which such ceremony will occur; or (ii) the military, law enforcement, or fire prevention organization hosting such ceremony;
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FirearmsotherAI label
↑Expands gun accessmodel confidence 80%
Amends an existing penal law restriction on possession in sensitive places by adding a new exception for participants in certain formal ceremonies (with prior approval), so fewer restrictions on firearm possession in those contexts.
(n) persons not otherwise listed under this subdivision while participating in military ceremonies, funerals, and honor guards, including but not limited to, a formal ceremony including a twenty-one gun salute, and/or any other formal ceremony honoring a person or persons who served their municipality, state, and/or country in an official capacity, provided, however, that such persons obtain prior approval from either:
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill amends NY Penal Law § 265.01-e(3) to add an exception to the list of sensitive places where firearms are restricted, specifically for persons participating in military ceremonies, funerals, honor guards, 21-gun salutes, and other formal ceremonies honoring service (with prior municipal or organizational approval). This expands the ability to possess and carry firearms in those settings.
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