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  2. Necessity defense (New York) - Wikipedia

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    The Penal Law of the State of New York combines justification and necessity into a single article, Article 35. "Defense of Justification" comprises sections 35.05 through 35.30 of the Penal Law. The general provision relating to necessity, section 35.05, provides: § 35.05 Justification; generally.

  3. Gun laws in New York - Wikipedia

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    The purchase of a handgun in New York is limited to only those individuals who hold a valid pistol permit issued by a county or major city within New York, and present to the seller a purchase document issued by the licensing authority, with the specific make, model, caliber, and serial number of the handgun indicated on the document.

  4. Menacing - Wikipedia

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    In New York State a person threatening another person with imminent injury without engaging in physical contact is called "menacing". A person who engages in that behavior is guilty of aggravated harassment in the second degree (a Class A misdemeanor; punishable with up to one year incarceration, probation for an extended time, and a permanent criminal record) when they threaten to cause ...

  5. How to Find Out Who Owns a Gun Permit: Learn If Your ... - AOL

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    A controversial map recently published by The Journal News newspaper in New York marked one of the latest reactions to the Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown, Conn. The map disclosed the ...

  6. List of New York state prisons - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of state prisons in New York. The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision is the department of the New York State government that maintains the state prisons and parole system. [1] There are 42 prisons funded by the State of New York, and approximately 28,200 parolees at seven regional offices as of ...

  7. NY SAFE Act - Wikipedia

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    The New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013, commonly known as the NY SAFE Act, is a gun control law in the state of New York.The law was passed by the New York State Legislature and was signed into law by Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo in January 2013.

  8. Sullivan Act - Wikipedia

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    For handguns, the Sullivan Act qualifies as a may issue act, meaning the local police have discretion to issue a concealed carry license, as opposed to a shall issue act, in which state authorities must give a concealed handgun license to any person who satisfies specific criteria, often a background check and a safety class. According to a ...

  9. Gun laws in the United States by state - Wikipedia

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    Permits for those wanting to carry concealed or possess handguns in the home are now issued on a "shall-issue" basis. There is an application fee for each permit, as well as an amendment fee for each handgun added to the permit. No NYS permit is required for shotguns and non-semiautomatic rifles. Firearms deemed "assault weapons" cannot be bought.