Is New York’s Ammo Background Check System a Legal Snare Being Set for Gun Owners

Keene Valley, NY – New York’s controversial ammunition background check system, already a subject of frustration for gun owners and dealers, is under fire once again. This time, it’s not just about delays and fees but a new procedural twist that one prominent attorney has called “entrapment.”

Last week, federally licensed firearms dealers in New York discovered a surprising update: customers could purchase ammunition twice a month under a single background check. While this may seem like a convenience for buyers, attorney, and firearms compliance expert, Paloma Capanna sees it as a legal trap. She argues that the change directly contradicts state law, which requires a background check for EACH and EVERY ammunition purchase.  

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