{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "265.40", "citation": "Penal Law § 265.40", "heading": "Purchase of rifles and/or shotguns in contiguous states", "text": ["§ 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."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/265.40", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A New York resident who is otherwise eligible to possess a rifle or shotgun under New York law may **buy or otherwise obtain it in a state sharing a border with New York, then receive or transport it into New York**. ★ Other terms carry the meanings given by the **Gun Control Act of 1968, 18 U.S.C. § 921**.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/265.40", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}