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Do I Need a Semi-Auto Rifle Permit in NY?

07/02/2025

🔐 Do I Need a Semi-Auto Rifle Permit in NY? — Full Article

New York’s firearm laws, including the SAFE Act, place restrictions on semi-automatic rifles—but what does that mean for everyday gun owners? Here's what you need to know about when a permit is required.

🏛️ What the SAFE Act Covers

Passed in 2013, the New York SAFE Act bans features like detachable magazines, pistol grips, folding stocks, and bayonet mounts on semi-auto rifles. To legally possess one:

  • Your rifle must be registered with NYS or be an approved “NY SAFE Act Compliant” model

  • Possession of "assault weapon" features without registration is prohibited

📝 Registration vs. Permit

New York does not issue a semi-auto rifle permit like those for handguns. Instead, you must either:

  1. Own a compliant rifle, purchased after 2013 with only legal features
    – OR –

  2. Register a grandfathered pre-2013 rifle with NYS by the deadline
    – A paper trail isn’t a license; it’s an entry in the SAFE Act assault-weapon registry

🔄 Feature Modification

If you own a semi-auto rifle with prohibited features:

  • You must remove or replace those parts with compliant alternatives

  • Alternatively, you can register it if it was lawfully owned before the law took effect

  • Many owners choose to add featureless grips and fixed magazines to maintain function while staying compliant

✅ How to Stay Compliant with AT Guns and Gear LLC

At AT Guns and Gear LLC, we assist with:

  • Advising on which features are legal or restricted

  • Evaluating your rifle before purchase or transfer

  • Referring you to specialists or gunsmiths for feature modifications

  • Advising on SAFE Act registration and paperwork

📚 Example Scenarios

Situation Need to Modify or Register?
New semi-auto AR with pistol grip Must modify to be compliant
Pre-2013 original AR with banned features Should register it
Featureless build with fixed magazine Fully legal without paperwork

📍 Why It Matters

Non-compliance can lead to:

  • State-level misdemeanor or felony charges

  • Loss of firearms without compensation

  • Legal repercussions—even for long-time owners

💬 Have Questions or Need Help?

AT Guns and Gear LLC offers personalized advice on SAFE Act compliance and transfers.

📧 Email: TIM@ATGUNSANDGEAR.COM
📞 Call/Text: 716‑259‑2850
🔗 Start your transfer or consultation via our Transfer Request Form

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