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New York · 2025-2026 General Assembly

S03126 Provides that possession and use of a firearm in certain locations under the supervision, guidance and instruction of a qualified firearms instructor shall not be a crime.

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Firearms carryAI label

Expands gun access model confidence 80%

Expands the locations where unlicensed persons who have applied for a pistol license may possess and use a firearm under instructor supervision, by allowing it at additional sites beyond just approved ranges and competitions.

Possession and use, at an indoor or outdoor pistol range located in or on premises owned or occupied by a duly incorporated organization organized for conservation purposes or to foster proficiency in small arms or at a target pistol shooting competition under the auspices of or approved by the national rifle association for the purpose of loading and firing the same, by a person who has applied for a license to possess a pistol or revolver and pre-license possession of same pursuant to section 400.00 or 400.01 of this chapter

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Firearms otherAI label

Expands gun access model confidence 70%

Broadens the definition of 'duly authorized instructor' to include qualified firearms instructors certified by organizations recognized by the division of criminal justice services, allowing more people to supervise pre-license firearm possession and use.

or (e) a qualified firearms instructor.

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  1. Filed (completed)
  2. Committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both
  5. Governor
  6. Law

Status: Died (session ended)

Last action
2026-01-07: REFERRED TO CODES
Filed
2025-01-23
Committee
Codes
Sponsor
Robert Ortt R

Why the model tagged it this way: The bill amends the penal law to expand the definition of duly authorized instructor to include qualified firearms instructors and to allow pre-license applicants to possess and use firearms under such supervision at more locations, thereby expanding lawful firearm possession and carry in those contexts without creating new crimes.

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History (2 actions)
DateChamberAction
2026-01-07SREFERRED TO CODES
2025-01-23SREFERRED TO CODES