Buckeye Reporter

In New York state, all gun and ammunition retail sales must now go through a New York State (NYS) background check. In most other states, FBI NICS system checks are instant and done at no charge. However, New York’s governor insists that all background checks in the state go through the New York State Police System, with a $9 charge for each transaction and a $2.50 charge for each ammunition purchase.

Critics argue that this policy effectively imposes a fee on exercising constitutional rights, which can be arbitrarily increased. Additionally, the New York State Police System has been noted to crash regularly, staying offline for extended periods during which purchases of guns or ammunition cannot be made.

“We apologize for any inconvenience!” reads an official statement.

New York's "EXC § 24" allows for the suspension or limitation of the sale, dispensing, use, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms (presumptively ammunition too), explosives, and flammable materials and liquids.

The U.S. Supreme Court's June 2022 ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen recognized law-abiding citizens' right to carry a handgun in public for self-defense. Critics contend that despite this ruling, New York’s governor can still prevent residents from buying guns and ammunition indefinitely with minimal justification.

This issue has sparked concerns about whether these restrictions are constitutional. Detractors claim that such measures serve only to consolidate political power while exempting politicians and their security staff from similar restrictions.

Republished with permission from AmmoLand.

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