Can you hunt with a suppressor in New York?

with any firearm equipped with a silencer. with any firearm which continues to fire as long as the trigger is held back (an automatic firearm). with any semi-automatic firearm with a capacity to hold more than 6 rounds, EXCEPT the following semi-automatic firearms: firearms using .

What states is it legal to own a suppressor?

Despite common perceptions, suppressors are perfectly legal to own unless you live in the 11 states of California, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Are suppressors legal in NY for police officers?

While it appears that active duty police are permitted to have silencers, once they are no longer a police officer they cannot possess them. Some police officers form trusts and buy and keep NFA firearms in other states where they are legal but it is risky to bring them to NY.

What weapons are illegal in NY?

The law restricts a wide variety of weapons, and charges may be filed if you are carrying one that is considered illegal….A few examples include:

• Swords.
• Sword canes.
• Brass and plastic knuckles.
• Stun guns.
• Bludgeons.
• Blackjacks.
• Tonfas.
• Maces.

Are silencers for guns illegal?

Under federal law, it has never been illegal to own a silencer. If it is legal for you to buy a handgun, and you live in a state that allows ownership, then it is probably legal for you to own a silencer.

Can you make a suppressor legally?

Yes, it’s perfectly legal to build your own suppressor. Following the same process as you would to make a registered and legal short barreled rifle (SBR) or short barreled shotgun (SBS), you can build a device that will make your favorite gun quieter, have some fun and even learn a few things along the way.

Should suppressors be regulated by the NFA?

A suppressor isn’t a firearm so its regulation should never have been included in the NFA . In Europe suppresors are used for hunting and are useful for hearing protection and to lower noise complaints etc. I was going to say the same thing. Suppressors were included in the NFA because they were concerned with poaching during the depression.