Politics & Government
New York’s New Gun Law Goes Into Effect
Gun owners now will be prohibited from loading more than seven rounds into their magazines, and owners of assault rifles and semi-automatic guns must register with the state
Despite the rallies, protests and heavy pushback by gun-rights advocates, New York State's new gun-law provisions officially went into effect today, reports the The Journal News.
The Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act, passed in January by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, prohibits gun owners from loading more than seven rounds into their magazines unless they’re at a range or competition. And owners of assault rifles and military-style semi-automatic guns must register those guns with the state.
This makes New York state the first to enact new gun-control measures since the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn.
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But the passing the SAFE Act didn’t come easy, and some wonder how it will be enforced, the Journal News reports.
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