NY gun owners will face background check fees for ammo purchases next month
August 24, 2023 6:19 AM Staff Report
Starting September 13, New York State will require gun owners to undergo a background check every time they purchase ammunition, a move that has left many perturbed.
Not only will buyers have to navigate the new checks, but they’ll also shoulder the cost: $9 for the firearm background check and an additional $2.50 for ammunition.
The collected fees will be channeled to the state police to facilitate the checks.
Advocates have expressed concerns over the lack of clarity provided to dealers and the potential time lag for checks, given the added workload for the state police.
