Gun Owners Kept in the Dark About New York’s Upcoming Background Checks for Ammo

New York State has yet to explain how it will handle background checks for ammo purchases.

The late U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) proposed legislation to restriction ammunition and gun sales during an appearance on the steps of New York City Hall on July 30, 2012. Proposals similar to those promoted by the Senator are set to be implemented in the state in September 2023. Benjamin Chasteen/The Epoch Times

New York State has yet to explain how the state police will handle background checks for firearm and ammunition purchases, which will become mandatory on Sept. 13.

A spokesperson for the New York State Police told The Epoch Times on Aug. 22 that the person who could answer questions about the ammunition background checks was unavailable because they were on vacation.