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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 40
Penal
PART 3
Specific Offenses
TITLE P
Offenses Against Public Safety
ARTICLE 265
Firearms and Other Dangerous Weapons
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SECTION 265.40
Purchase of rifles and/or shotguns in contiguous states
Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE P, ARTICLE 265
§ 265.40 Purchase of rifles and/or shotguns in contiguous states.

Definitions. As used in this act:

1. "Contiguous state" shall mean any state having any portion of its
border in common with a portion of the border of the state of New York;

2. All other terms herein shall be given the meaning prescribed in
Public Law 90-618 known as the "Gun Control Act of l968" (18 U.S.C.
921).

It shall be lawful for a person or persons residing in this state, to
purchase or otherwise obtain a rifle and/or shotgun in a contiguous
state, and to receive or transport such rifle and/or shotgun into this
state; provided, however, such person is otherwise eligible to possess a
rifle and/or shotgun under the laws of this state.