What Happened To The New York Airgun Ban?

So, what happened to the New York airgun ban? Well, amazingly, there’s some good news…

The State’s proposed anti-airgun legislation remains held at the “Committee stage” of the process. They were not brought to a vote before the NY legislative session concluded on June 4th, 2026. This means that the proposed Bills S9215 and A10701 were NOT passed into state law.

So we can continue to buy, own and shoot airguns in New York State. At least for now.

Of course we do not know exactly why this happened. However it would be nice to think that reasoned argument, backed by facts, prevailed.

In particular, the efforts of Ed Schultz and the Airgun Sporting Association would have been critical in providing information and education in a positive, constructive, non-threatening manner. This HAM post covered the gist of Ed’s argument.

Hopefully the sponsors of these proposed Bills realized that equating airguns with toys was not the best means of realizing their undoubtedly well-meaning ideas.

Thanks Ed!!!!

However airgunners and the airgun industry need to remain vigilant. The same – or similar – proposals could be re-introduced in New York in the 2026/7 legislative session. They could also appear in other states, too.

If you haven’t, please read the other posts in Hard Air Magazine for more background.
New York State Airgun Ban In The Works
Why The Proposed Bills To Ban Airguns In NY State Violate Federal Law And The US Constitution
NY Proposed Airgun Ban – The ASA Takes Action!
New York State Airgun Law Proposal Update
Airgun Ownership Threats In NY, IL, And WA

So, what happened to the New York airgun ban? Now we know…


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[BenjeneerJohn]

So glad that this was not passed!!!!!

John

 

[Scriv]

Well, dodged a pellet on that one for now.

 

[BeemanHW100]

Thank goodness. These bills made no sense to me, I am glad that someone with common sense prevailed. Also thank you to Ed Schultz and the Airgun Sporting Association.

 

[PapaT]

Safe for now. Thanks for the update.

 

[007]

As a NYS resident...yahoo.

Thank you Ed Schultz, Airgun Sporting Association, and the good people of Hard Air Mag for all your efforts.