Relates to removing the maximum age limit for firearms instruction exemptions
This bill removes upper age limits for supervised firearms training in New York. It eliminates the previous 16- and 21-year caps for individuals participating in rifle/shotgun instruction (Section 1) and pistol/revolver range use (Section 3), allowing anyone aged 14+ (with prior qualifications) to train without an upper age restriction. The key change modifies existing penal law sections to remove the phrases "but under sixteen" and "but under twenty-one," keeping only the minimum age requirements. This directly affects New Yorkers seeking supervised firearms instruction or range practice, including adults who previously faced age barriers. The bill amends specific training supervision provisions to permit indefinite participation for qualified individuals.
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Introduced Nov 21, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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