New York Passes Bill , To Raise Age for Buying , or Owning Semi-Automatic Rifles.<br />On June 2, New York's legislature voted <br />to raise the age for buying or possessing <br />a semi-automatic rifle to 21. .<br />NPR reports that the decision marks a major change <br />to state firearm laws that comes less than three weeks <br />after a deadly shooting in a Buffalo supermarket.<br />NPR reports that the decision marks a major change <br />to state firearm laws that comes less than three weeks <br />after a deadly shooting in a Buffalo supermarket.<br />The bill is part of a package of gun <br />control laws announced by Democratic <br />legislative leaders and Gov. Kathy Hochul.<br />Additional measures in the package include restricting civilian purchase of body armor and equipping new guns with microstamping technology to help with tracking.<br />Additional measures in the package include restricting civilian purchase of body armor and equipping new guns with microstamping technology to help with tracking.<br />The bill also requires anyone purchasing <br />a semi-automatic rifle to obtain a license, <br />which is currently only required for handguns.<br />The bill also requires anyone purchasing <br />a semi-automatic rifle to obtain a license, <br />which is currently only required for handguns.<br />It is meant to be a hassle to those <br />folks who might want to get their hands <br />quickly on something with which <br />they could mass murder people, Sen. Gustavo Rivera, a Bronx Democrat, via NPR.<br />The measure would see New York join other states that require gun buyers to be at least 21, including Hawaii, Florida, Illinois and Washington.<br />Lawmakers in New York have also proposed legislation that would expand the list of people who can apply for an extreme risk protection order.<br />This court order temporarily prohibits an individual <br />from purchasing or possessing a firearm if they are <br />believed to be a threat to themselves or others. .<br />Even as we take action to protect New Yorkers, we recognize that this is a nationwide problem. I once again urge Congress to seize this moment and pass meaningful gun violence prevention measures. We have no time to waste, Kathy Hochul, New York Governor, via NPR.<br />Even as we take action to protect New Yorkers, we recognize that this is a nationwide problem. I once again urge Congress to seize this moment and pass meaningful gun violence prevention measures. We have no time to waste, Kathy Hochul, New York Governor, via NPR
