*** IMPORTANT ***
NYS PL265.20 ¶7-e
Must be modified, again...
And A7962 is the start!

04/08/2008 Update - A7962 has pickup some support from: NYS Assemblypersons Fields, Gabryszak, Lupardo, Magee, Reilly.

THANK YOU.

With the newest change to PL265.20 ¶7-e, permitting 14-20 year olds to possess and use a pistol or revolver on a range or during a sanctioned competition, our community has a wonderful chance to encourage young new shooters.

But, it has created a strange situation. Now a 14-20 year old has more rights and privilege then a 65-year old honorably discharged war vetran, as those above the age of twenty, who are residents of NYS, must have a pistol license to possess and use a pistol/revolver.

PL265.20 ¶7-e, needs to be modified so that there is NO upper limit, if you are on a range or at a sanctioned competition, to possess and use a pistol/revolver. The code change to PL265.20 ¶7-e is simple, JUST REMOVE THE WORDS "but under the age of twenty-one" FROM THE LAW.

Assemblywoman DelMonte's Bill A7962 is the start of this process. This bill will modify NYS PL265.20.7e, so that a "...person be at least fourteen years of age, with no maximum age, for the possession and use of a pistol or revolver at a pistol range." This is a VERY good thing for NYS Sportsmen. You can read the bill at: http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A07962&sh=t

This bill is in the Codes Committee of the NYS Assembly, and needs a companion bill in the NYS Senate.

Important, please:
1) Call Assemblywoman DelMonte (518-455-5284) and say 'thank you' for Bill A7962.
2) Call NYS Assembly-critter and have them sign onto Assembly Bill A7962. If they will not sign onto it, try to get them to support it at vote time.
3) Call NYS Senator Volker's office (518-455-3471) and request a companion bill to be created in the NYS Senate. Word has it that he will create the companion bill, but a show of support can never hurt.

This is important, and GOOD, legislation for NYS, as it will help our community introduce our sport, and our views, to more people!!

*** As of Summer 2006 ***
NYS PL265.20 ¶7-e
NYS Juniors, ages 14 to 20
CAN POSSESS & USE
A PISTOL/REVOLVER

A careful examination of this law, shows a very positive stance for our position. The analysis below was reviewed by a lawyer friend of mine, who helped with the Junior Bill from the beginning, Though he is a lawyer, there is always room for a different interpretation, but I like this one.

Additionally, note that there is NO exemption for NYC to 'opt' out, as the 14-20 age issue is a blanket exemption.

The law:
PL265.20 ¶7-e. Possession and use of a pistol or revolver, 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 an association or organization described in paragraph 7-a of this subdivision (READ: ...national rifle association of America & IHMSA) for the purpose of loading and firing the same by a person at least fourteen years of age but under the age of twenty-one who has not been previously convicted of a felony or serious offense, and who does not appear to be, or pose a threat to be, a danger to himself or to others; provided however, that such possession shall be of a pistol or revolver duly licensed to and shall be used under the immediate supervision, guidance and instruction of, a person specified in paragraph seven of this subdivision (READ: ...(a) a duly commissioned officer of the United States army, navy, air force, marine corps or coast guard, or of the national guard of the state of New York; or (b) a duly qualified adult citizen of the United States who has been granted a certificate as an instructor in small arms practice issued by the United States army, navy, air force or marine corps, or by the adjutant general of this state, or by the national rifle association of America, a not-for-profit corporation duly organized under the laws of this state; or (c) a parent, guardian, or a person over the age of eighteen designated in writing by such parent or guardian who shall have a certificate of qualification in responsible hunting, including safety, ethics, and landowner relations-hunter relations, issued or honored by the department of environmental conservation; or (d) an agent of the department of environmental conservation appointed to conduct courses in responsible hunting practices pursuant to article eleven of the environmental conservation law).

An analysis of the (to be) law:

1. Possession and use of a pistol or revolver, at an indoor or outdoor pistol range located in or on premises owned or occupied by a duly incorporated organization organized ... to foster proficiency in small arms ... for the purpose of loading and firing the same by a person at least fourteen years of age but under the age of twenty-one who has not been previously convicted of a felony or serious offense, and who does not appear to be, or pose a threat to be, a danger to himself or to others; provided however, that such possession shall be of a pistol or revolver duly licensed to and shall be used under the immediate supervision, guidance and instruction of, a person specified in paragraph seven of this subdivision. [READ: A person age 14 to 20 (inclusive), who appears to pose no threat of a danger to himself or others, may load and fire (including training, practicing, plinking, competition, etc.) a lawfully owned pistol or revolver on a legitimate shooting range under the immediate supervision of a parent or certain others specified in the law.]
2. Possession and use of a pistol or revolver, ... at a target pistol shooting competition under the auspices of or approved by an association or organization described in paragraph 7-a of this subdivision for the purpose of loading and firing the same by a person at least fourteen years of age but under the age of twenty-one who has not been previously convicted of a felony or serious offense, and who does not appear to be, or pose a threat to be, a danger to himself or to others; provided however, that such possession shall be of a pistol or revolver duly licensed to and shall be used under the immediate supervision, guidance and instruction of, a person specified in paragraph seven of this subdivision. [READ: The same juniors can load and fire a lawfully owned pistol or revolver at an NRA or IMHSA sanctioned competition under the same supervision. This provision allows loading and firing at any place where the competition is taking place, and is not technically limited to the types of ranges specified in the part of the law authorizing possession by juniors at a legitimate range.]
3. Bear in mind...POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN ANYWHERE OFF OF THE RANGE OR OUTSIDE THE COMPETITION SUBJECTS THE YOUTH TO PROSECUTION AS A FELON.

A real big
THANK YOU
is in order!!!

The FREEPORT JUNIOR CLUB thanks Taurus International Manufacturing, Inc and especially Mr. Robert Morrison, President, and Mr. Robert Crescenzi, for their help and support in getting our new Junior Pistol program off the ground.

Taurus has given us a special price on their Model 94 .22LR Pistol with a 5" Bbl., so that we will have an excellent equipment base to work with.

Click for more info...

SPECIFICATIONS Model: 94SS5 Caliber: .22 S/L/L.R Capacity: 9 Barrel Length: 5" Action: DA/SA Finish: Stainless Steel Grips: Rubber Weight: 26.5 oz Construction: Steel Frame: Small Front Sight: Fixed Rear Sight: Adjustable Trigger Type: Smooth Length: 9-3/4" Width: 1.346" Height: 4.98" Rate of Twist: 1:15" Grooves: 6 Safety: Transfer Bar Status: Available

Again,
THANK YOU.