{"id":2072719,"date":"2023-10-19T07:28:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T11:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ny-ammunition-sellers-dealing-with-delays-after-rollout-of-new-background-check-system\/"},"modified":"2023-10-19T07:31:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T11:31:30","slug":"ny-ammunition-sellers-dealing-with-delays-after-rollout-of-new-background-check-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ny-ammunition-sellers-dealing-with-delays-after-rollout-of-new-background-check-system\/","title":{"rendered":"NY Ammo Sellers Face Delays Due to New Background Check System"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fny-ammunition-sellers-dealing-with-delays-after-rollout-of-new-background-check-system%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2072719&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Background Checks for Ammunition Purchases in New\u2063 York \u2064State Cause Frustration and Business Loss<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s been over a month since New\u200d York State implemented background checks for ammunition purchases, and the effects are being felt by both dealers and customers. The new law has resulted in delays in processing information, leading to lost business for \u200cdealers. Many customers are opting to go\u200d to neighboring states like Pennsylvania and \u2063Vermont, \u2062where they can make their purchases without the hassle \u2064of background checks and without having their personal information stored in a permanent state database.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/gun-store-operators-express-security-concerns-over-new-yorks-ammunition-background-checks-5491255?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Gun Store Operators Express Security\u200b Concerns Over New York&#8217;s Ammunition Background Checks<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 9\/14\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/new-york-state-police-ammunition-background-check-system-will-be-online-sept-13-post-5480904?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>New York State Police: Ammunition Background Check System Will \u200cBe Online\u2062 Sept. 13<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 8\/25\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The implementation of NY\u2064 Executive Law 228 on September 13, 2023, mandated background checks for \u200dall ammunition purchases in\u2064 New York State. While Governor Kathy Hochul \u200bmay consider\u2062 the law a success, dealers like Josh Hawkins, the general manager \u200bof Just Holster It, are experiencing the \u2064negative consequences. Hawkins believes that the law has\u200d achieved \u2062what Hochul intended, but it has made ammunition purchases more complicated and\u200d time-consuming for customers.<\/p>\n<p>One of the major\u200c issues is the delay in the\u200b state system, even when the federal\u200d system approves the\u200c gun purchase simultaneously. Hawkins\u200d shared \u2062an example of a \u2063woman who was cleared to buy a pistol by \u2062the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), but her\u200b state background check for ammunition was still pending, \u200ccausing a two-week delay. When\u2063 seeking assistance from the New York State Police (NYSP), Hawkins found their response to be unhelpful.<\/p>\n<p>Concerns about\u2062 data security in\u200c the state system have also been raised by Mike Onysko,\u2063 the manager of McLain\u2019s \u200dSporting Goods. \u2062He believes that customer information already in \u200bthe state&#8217;s\u2062 databases may be contributing to the delays. Additionally, the added requirements and the state&#8217;s demand for more information are \u2063driving customers to purchase ammunition from \u200cother sources.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Customers Crossing State Lines<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;They\u2019re just purchasing from elsewhere. People just don\u2019t want to give up their information, and I\u2062 don\u2019t really blame them,&#8221; said Onysko.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Under the law, customer information is stored in a statewide firearms license \u200bdatabase, which includes data from various state entities. The \u2063information is used for certification \u200dand recertification of firearm permits and is not considered public records. The law also allows the NYSP to develop additional databases\u200b as needed.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c background checks for ammunition sales\u200c were initially proposed in 2013 under the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) \u2062Act. However,\u2062 the implementation \u200bwas delayed due to \u2064negotiations between Republicans and then-Governor Andrew Cuomo. The \u200dcurrent law has faced criticism from individuals like \u2063Tom King,\u200c president of the \u2062New York State Rifle and Pistol Association (NYSRPA), who claim that it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/three-high-profile-bills-the-california-legislature-will-hear-before-session-ends\/\" title=\"Three important bills awaiting consideration by the California legislature before session concludes.\">targets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/utah-axes-gun-permit-requirement\/\" title=\"Utah Axes Gun-Permit Requirement\u00a0\">law-abiding gun owners<\/a><\/a> instead of focusing on criminals.<\/p>\n<p>Mark Oliva, the managing director for public affairs of the NSSF: The Firearm Industry Trade\u200d Association, echoed this\u200c sentiment, stating that the ammunition background check is just another obstacle for\u200d law-abiding gun owners. Critics argue\u2063 that the focus should be \u200don enforcing laws against criminals rather than burdening responsible gun\u2063 owners.<\/p>\n<p>As frustrations and business losses continue to mount, it remains to be seen whether\u2064 any changes will be made to address the concerns raised by dealers and customers.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the concerns raised by customers regarding the storage and use of personal information in the background check \u2063process for ammunition purchases?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Nhelpful, with\u2064 little information \u2063on when the background check would be completed. This delay resulted\u200b in the customer going to a neighboring state to make her ammunition purchase, causing Just Holster It to lose a \u2063sale.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the requirement of background checks for ammunition purchases\u2063 has led to a decrease in customer foot traffic for many dealers. Customers who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ny-ammunition-sellers-dealing-with-delays-after-rollout-of-new-background-check-system\/\" title=\"NY Ammo Sellers Face Delays Due to New Background Check System\">previously frequented local gun shops<\/a> for their \u2062ammunition now find it more convenient to travel to neighboring\u200d states where they can make their \u2063purchases without the \u2062hassle of background checks. This loss of business is \u200bnot only impacting the revenue of\u2062 dealers but also the local economy as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>Another concern surrounding the implementation \u2063of background checks is the issue of personal information being stored in a permanent state\u2062 database. Many customers are \u2064wary of providing\u200b their personal information, fearing that it \u200bcould be accessed or \u2062misused. The requirement of background checks \u200dfor ammunition purchases has created a sense of unease \u2062and invasion of privacy for customers,\u2063 further\u2063 compelling them to take their business\u2064 elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>The frustration and business loss experienced by dealers in New York \u2062State\u2064 are \u200cnot unfounded. Similar concerns were voiced by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-mexico-governor-responds-after-federal-court-puts-her-30-day-gun-carry-ban-on-hold\/\" title=\"NM Governor responds to court's hold on 30-day gun carry ban.\">gun store operators<\/a> in a recent article published by The Epoch Times. These\u2064 operators raised concerns about the security of storing personal information in a database, the potential for delays\u200b in processing background checks, and the impact on their businesses. These\u200b concerns highlight \u200dthe need for a re-evaluation of the new law and \u2064its impact on both dealers and customers.<\/p>\n<p>While\u2062 the intent behind background checks for ammunition purchases is to enhance public \u2064safety, it is crucial to find a balance between \u2062ensuring safety \u2063and preserving the rights and\u200b convenience\u2062 of law-abiding citizens. New \u2062York State should consider exploring alternative solutions that do not impose unnecessary burdens on dealers and customers alike. This\u2064 could involve streamlining the\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dont-believe-the-left-purchasing-a-firearm-is-far-more-complex-than-voting\/\" title=\"Don\u2019t Believe The Left. Purchasing A Firearm Is Far More Complex Than Voting\">background check process<\/a>, improving the \u2064efficiency of the state system, and addressing concerns about the storage and use of personal information.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the implementation\u200b of \u200bbackground checks for ammunition purchases in \u2064New \u2062York State has caused frustration and business loss for dealers, while also inconveniencing customers. The delays in processing information and the requirement of personal information storage have led customers to seek alternatives in neighboring states. It is\u2064 important for lawmakers to carefully assess the impact of such legislation and work \u200dtowards finding solutions that prioritize both public safety and the needs of those involved in\u200c the firearms industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York State&#8217;s month-old mandate for background checks on ammo purchases has caused dealers to suffer losses. Delays in processing information have pushed customers to neighboring states like Pennsylvania and Vermont. 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