WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – Late Friday night, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the new gun rules into law.
The law restricts carrying a concealed weapon in “sensitive locations”. That includes places like airports, schools, churches, public demonstrations, government buildings, etc.
You cannot take a concealed gun on private property.
The law will also require more training, gives the state oversight on background checks, and creates a statewide license and ammo database.
You can find a full description of the new law on the governor’s website.
The law takes effect September 1st, 2022.
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