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New York — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a Gun

ChartIn New York, the percentage of adults living in a household with a firearm is reported to be

2004: 19.0%¹
2002: 18.1%²
2001: 18.0%³

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Proportion of Households with Firearms

In New York, the percentage of households with one or more guns is reported to be

2004: 20.19%⁴

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Proportion of Households with Firearms by Decade

ChartIn New York, the percentage of households with one or more guns is estimated to be

2001/2010: 33.0%⁵ ⁶
1991/2000: 38.0%
1981/1990: 37.3%

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Total Number of Gun DeathsChartIn New York, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 

7727
9007
849
8758
863
977
997
1,011
958
963
985
1,002
1,019
951
1,034
994
1,068
1,093
1,016 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

3.897
4.56
4.29
4.43
4.39
4.99
5.12
5.22
4.96
5.01
5.15
5.24
5.33
4.96
5.39
5.19
5.60
5.76
5.38
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Total Number of Male Gun DeathsChartIn New York, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total 

7067
8117
779
797
782
905
895
930
863
884
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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is 

7.337
8.46
8.10
8.32
8.20
9.54
9.49
9.92
9.24
9.51
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn New York, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

667
897
70
78
81
72
102
81
95
79
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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is 

0.657
0.88
0.69
0.77
0.80
0.71
1.02
0.81
0.95
0.80
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Homicides (any method)ChartIn New York, annual homicides by any means total 

5597
6787
657
645
671
714
808
879
824
858
840
962
901
860
963
929
2,818
991
969 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn New York, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

2.827
3.43
3.32
3.27
3.41
3.65
4.15
4.54
4.27
4.47
4.39
5.04
4.71
4.49
5.02
4.85
14.77
5.22
5.13
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn New York, annual male homicides by any means total 

4387
5247
539
522
517
596
634
711
644
705
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn New York, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

4.547
5.47
5.61
5.45
5.42
6.28
6.72
7.58
6.89
7.59
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn New York, annual female homicides by any means total 

1217
1547
118
123
154
118
174
168
180
153
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn New York, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.187
1.52
1.16
1.21
1.52
1.17
1.73
1.68
1.81
1.54
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Gun HomicidesChartIn New York, annual firearm homicides total 

3127
3907
408
372
3808
436
466
527
505
508
522
570
515
516
589
550
583
602
540 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

1.577
1.98
2.06
1.88
1.93
2.23
2.39
2.72
2.62
2.64
2.98
2.98
2.69
2.69
3.07
2.87
3.06
3.17
2.86
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn New York, annual male firearm homicides total 

2767
3427
371
332
334
402
404
478
440
462
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

2.867
3.57
3.86
3.47
3.50
4.24
4.28
5.10
4.71
4.97
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn New York, annual female firearm homicides total 

367
487
37
40
46
34
62
49
65
46
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.357
0.47
0.36
0.39
0.45
0.34
0.62
0.49
0.65
0.46
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Handgun HomicidesChartIn New York, according to figures9 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), annual handgun homicides total 

23310 11
305
331
283
290
358
394
135
117
107
113
308
428
419
490
463
489
522
449
473
346
125
916 
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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, according to figures12 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

1.1713
1.54
1.67
1.43
1.47
1.83
2.02
0.70
0.61
0.56
0.59
1.61
2.24
2.19
2.56
2.42
2.56
2.75
2.38
2.52
1.85
0.67
4.94
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Handgun Homicides (CDC)ChartIn New York, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual handgun homicides total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)7 11
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed) 
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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn New York, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
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Male Handgun Homicide Victims (CDC)ChartIn New York, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual male handgun homicides total 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Male Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn New York, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of male handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Female Handgun Homicide Victims (CDC)ChartIn New York, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual female handgun homicides total 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Female Handgun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn New York, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of female handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Long Gun HomicidesChartIn New York, according to figures14 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), annual long gun homicides total 

1510 11
11
6
13
23
17
21
18
21
22
21
22
20
35
23
36
37
38
36
43
54
31
69 
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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, according to figures15 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0813
0.06
0.03
0.07
0.12
0.09
0.11
0.09
0.11
0.11
0.11
0.12
0.10
0.18
0.12
0.19
0.19
0.20
0.19
0.23
0.29
0.17
0.37
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Long Gun Homicides (CDC)ChartIn New York, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual long gun homicides total 

137
12
0 (suppressed)
11
27
15
20
19
24
32
20
20
16
22
19
21
27
27
21 
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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn New York, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.077
0.06
0
0.06
0.14
0.08
0.10
0.10
0.12
0.17
0.10
0.10
0.00 (unreliable)
0.11
0.00 (unreliable)
0.11
0.14
0.14
0.11
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Male Long Gun Homicide Victims (CDC)ChartIn New York, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual male long gun homicides total 

07
07
0
0
19
15
12
16
18
24
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Rate of Male Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn New York, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of male long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0.20
0.16
0.13
0.17
0.19
0.26
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Female Long Gun Homicide Victims (CDC)ChartIn New York, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual female long gun homicides total 

07
07
0
0
8
0
8
3
6
8
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Rate of Female Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn New York, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of female long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0.08
0
0.08
0.03
0.06
0.08
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Gun Homicides (Other)ChartIn New York, according to figures16 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), annual firearm homicides (other) total 

4410 17
51
46
48
49
32
30
364
343
336
366
70
52
46
32
7
6
3
2
5
8
12
27 
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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, according to figures18 from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the annual rate of firearm homicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.2213
0.26
0.23
0.24
0.25
2.14
2.26
2.59
2.47
2.45
1.91
0.37
0.27
0.24
0.17
0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
0.03
0.04
0.06
0.15
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Gun Homicides (Other) (CDC)ChartIn New York, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual firearm homicides (other) total 

2977
3777
401
356
3447 11
418
440
501
476
471
500
545
492
490
567
527
553
572
516 
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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn New York, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of firearm homicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

1.507
1.91
2.03
1.80
1.75
2.14
2.26
2.59
2.47
2.45
2.61
2.85
2.57
2.56
2.96
2.75
2.90
3.01
2.73
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Male Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)ChartIn New York, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual male firearm homicides (other) total 

2687
3357
365
320
309
384
388
456
419
433
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn New York, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of male firearm homicides (other) per 100,000 population is 

2.787
3.49
3.80
3.34
3.24
4.05
4.11
4.86
4.49
4.66
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Female Gun Homicide Victims (Other) (CDC)ChartIn New York, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, annual female firearm homicides (other) total 

297
427
36
36
35
34
52
45
57
38
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 People (CDC)ChartIn New York, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) figures, the annual rate of female firearm homicides (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.287
0.41
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.34
0.52
0.45
0.57
0.38
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Suicides (any method)ChartIn New York, annual suicides by any means total 

1,6967
1,6757
1,650
1,694
1,684
1,704
1,649
1,545
1,414
1,405
1,396
1,326
1,189
1,187
1,169
1,228
1,253
1,132
1,196 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn New York, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

8.547
8.48
8.34
8.58
8.57
8.71
8.47
7.97
7.32
7.31
7.30
6.94
6.21
6.19
6.10
6.42
6.57
5.97
6.33
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn New York, annual male suicides by any means total 

1,2937
1,2647
1,211
1,259
1,280
1,303
1,308
1,230
1,116
1,084
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Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn New York, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

13.427
13.18
12.60
13.14
13.42
13.73
13.87
13.12
11.95
11.66
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn New York, annual female suicides by any means total 

4037
4117
439
435
404
401
341
315
298
321
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Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn New York, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

3.957
4.05
4.31
4.28
3.99
3.98
3.40
3.15
2.99
3.24
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Gun SuicidesChartIn New York, annual firearm suicides total 

4337
4907
421
474
4658
516
505
459
422
429
441
412
456
401
412
411
453
450
439 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

2.187
2.48
2.13
2.40
2.37
2.64
2.59
2.37
2.19
2.23
2.30
2.16
2.38
2.09
2.15
2.15
2.37
2.37
2.32
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Male Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn New York, annual male firearm suicides total 

4057
4527
392
438
432
480
466
430
394
397
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

4.207
4.71
4.08
4.57
4.53
5.06
4.94
4.59
4.22
4.27
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn New York, annual female firearm suicides total 

287
387
29
36
33
36
39
29
28
32
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.277
0.37
0.28
0.35
0.33
0.36
0.39
0.29
0.28
0.32
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Handgun SuicidesChartIn New York, annual handgun suicides total 

267
14
15
18
29
21
20
11
15
12
0 (suppressed)
20
18
10
11
0 (suppressed)
10
10
0 (suppressed) 
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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.137
0.07
0.08
0.09
0.15
0.11
0.10
0.06
0.08
0.06
0.00 (unreliable)
0.10
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
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Male Handgun Suicide VictimsChartIn New York, annual male handgun suicides total 

257
127
15
17
25
19
19
11
13
0
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Rate of Male Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of male handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.267
0.13
0.16
0.18
0.26
0.20
0.20
0.12
0.14
0
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Female Handgun Suicide VictimsChartIn New York, annual female handgun suicides total 

17
2
0 (suppressed)
1
4
2
1
0
2
0
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Rate of Female Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of female handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.017
0.02
0
0.01
0.04
0.02
0.01
0
0.02
0
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Long Gun SuicidesChartIn New York, the number of long gun suicides is 

1007
110
113
122
115
147
146
130
125
106
117
101
116
112
97
103
101
108
113 
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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.507
0.56
0.57
0.62
0.59
0.75
0.75
0.67
0.65
0.55
0.61
0.53
0.61
0.58
0.51
0.54
0.53
0.57
0.60
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Male Long Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn New York, annual male long gun suicides total 

967
1057
111
112
110
144
136
123
117
102
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Rate of Male Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of male long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

17
1.10
1.15
1.17
1.15
1.52
1.44
1.31
1.25
1.10
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Female Long Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn New York, annual female long gun suicides total 

47
5
2
10
5
3
10
7
8
4
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Rate of Female Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of female long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.047
0.05
0.02
0.10
0.05
0.03
0.10
0.07
0.08
0.04
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Gun Suicides (Other)ChartIn New York, annual gun suicides (other) total 

3077
3667
293
334
3217
348
339
318
282
311
317
291
322
279
304
305
342
332
319 
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Rate of Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

1.557
1.85
1.48
1.69
1.63
1.78
1.74
1.64
1.46
1.62
1.66
1.52
1.68
1.46
1.59
1.59
1.79
1.75
1.69
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Male Gun Suicide (Other) VictimsChartIn New York, annual male gun suicides (other) total 

2847
3357
266
309
297
317
311
296
264
286
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of male gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

2.957
3.49
2.77
3.23
3.11
3.34
3.30
3.16
2.83
3.08
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Female Gun Suicide (Other) VictimsChartIn New York, annual female gun suicides (other) total 

237
317
27
25
24
31
28
22
18
25
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of female gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.237
0.31
0.27
0.25
0.24
0.31
0.28
0.22
0.18
0.25
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Unintentional Gun DeathsChartIn New York, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
10
0 (suppressed)8
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
13
12
11
8
12
33
22
22
16
21
23
23 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

07
0
0
0.05
0
0
0
0.07
0.06
0.06
0.04
0.06
0.17
0.11
0.11
0.08
0.11
0.12
0.12
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn New York, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
12
11
10
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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0.13
0.12
0.11
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn New York, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0
1
1
1
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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0.01
0.01
0.01
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Unintentional Handgun DeathsChartIn New York, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed) 
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Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
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Unintentional Male Handgun DeathsChartIn New York, annual unintentional male shooting deaths by handgun total 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Unintentional Male Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Unintentional Female Handgun DeathsChartIn New York, annual unintentional female shooting deaths by handgun total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Unintentional Female Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Unintentional Long Gun DeathsChartIn New York, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
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Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

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Unintentional Male Long Gun DeathsChartIn New York, annual unintentional male shooting deaths by long gun total 

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Rate of Unintentional Male Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

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Unintentional Female Long Gun DeathsChartIn New York, annual unintentional female shooting deaths by long gun total 

07
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Rate of Unintentional Female Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

07
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0
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Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)ChartIn New York, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

07
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0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)7
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0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
10
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11
31
16
18
13
13
19
17 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

07
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0.05
0
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0.00 (unreliable)
0.16
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths (Other)ChartIn New York, annual unintentional male shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

07
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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

07
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0.11
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Unintentional Female Gun Deaths (Other)ChartIn New York, annual unintentional female shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

07
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Rate of Unintentional Female Handgun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

07
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Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn New York, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

07
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0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)8
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
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2
6
4
2
4
2
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.02
0.01
0.03
0.02
0.01
0.02
0.01
0.03
0.03
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn New York, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

07
07
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0
0
0
0
0
0
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn New York, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Female Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unknown-cause female shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Handgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn New York, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
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Rate of Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
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Male Handgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn New York, annual male deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Male Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unknown-cause male handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

07
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Female Handgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn New York, annual female deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Female Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unknown-cause female handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

07
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0
0
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0
0
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Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn New York, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

07
0 (suppressed)7
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0 (suppressed)
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0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
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0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
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Rate of Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

07
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
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Male Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn New York, annual male deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

07
07
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Rate of Male Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unknown-cause male long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

07
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Female Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn New York, annual female deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

07
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0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0
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Rate of Female Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unknown-cause female long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

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Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseChartIn New York, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

07
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0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)7
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
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Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

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0
0
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0
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0.00 (unreliable)
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0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
0.00 (unreliable)
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Male Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseChartIn New York, annual male deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

07
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0
0
0
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Rate of Male Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unknown-cause male gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

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Female Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseChartIn New York, annual female deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

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0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0 (suppressed)
0
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0
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Rate of Female Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of unknown-cause female gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

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Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesChartIn New York, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total 

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19
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Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.087
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0.05
0.07
0.07
0.10
0.07
0
0.09
0
0.00
0.08
0.07
0.11
0.14
0.09
0.09
0.14
0.10
0.14
0.17
0.19
0.23
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Male Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesChartIn New York, annual male legal-intervention gun homicides total 

157
117
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13
13
18
13
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16
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Rate of Male Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of male legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.167
0.11
0.10
0.14
0.14
0.19
0.14
0
0.17
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Female Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesChartIn New York, annual female legal-intervention gun homicides total 

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0 (suppressed)
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1
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1
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Rate of Female Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn New York, the annual rate of female legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

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0
0
0
0.01
0.01
0
0.01
0

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Origin of Crime Guns

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Suppliers of Crime Guns to Other US States (Rate)

When crime guns seized in the United States were traced, interstate gun traffickers had sourced their weapons from New York at a rate of 2.6²¹ per 100,000 inhabitants

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Suppliers of Crime Guns to Other US States (Rank)

When crime guns seized in the United States were traced, New York ranked at No. 49²¹ out of 51 US jurisdictions as a source of weapons for interstate gun trafficking

MeasuresGun RegulationCompare
Firearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in New York is categorised as restrictive22
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in New York includes the New York Penal Law and the Constitution of New York 193823
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in New York are regulated by the local and state governments (as long as local regulations do not conflict with State law)24 25 26
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn New York, the right to private gun ownership is conditionally guaranteed by the US Constitution,27 as limited by federal law28 and state law29 25 26
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn New York, civilians are not allowed to possess machine guns,30 assault weapons31 and large capacity ammunition magazines32 with few exceptions, but civilians are allowed to possess .50 calibre rifles33 25 26
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn New York, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited30 34 25 26
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn New York, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is prohibited with only narrow exemptions31 25 26
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Regulation of HandgunsIn New York, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted with a licence35 36 25 26
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn New York, only licensed gun owners36 35 37 25 26 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in New York is 16 years, or 21 years for handguns38 25 26
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in New York must pass a background check which considers criminal, addiction, mental health and domestic violence36 35 25 26 records
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Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in New York stipulates39 25 26 that firearm possession should be denied or revoked
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Firearm Safety TrainingIn New York, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required only in the county of Westchester36 35 25 26
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Gun Owner Licensing PeriodIn New York, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every three years in New York City and five years in Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, for handguns35 25 26
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Licensing RecordsIn New York, authorities maintain a record (for handgun permits)35 25 26 of individual civilians permitted to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Limit on Number of GunsNon-prohibited persons in New York are permitted to possess only the number of handguns specified on their licence35 25 26
Firearm Registration
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn New York, the law requires for assault weapons and handguns only40 25 26 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register
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Gun Dealer Record KeepingIn New York, licensed firearm dealers are required41 25 26 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority
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Regulation of Private Gun SalesIn New York, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited unless conducted by a licensed firearm dealer37 25 26
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn New York, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful only for handguns, assault weapons and large capacity ammunition42 25 26
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Background Checks for Private Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm in a private sale in New York is obliged37 41 25 26 to pass official background checks before taking possession
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Background Checks for Dealer Gun SalesThe buyer of a firearm from a licensed gun dealer in New York is obliged41 25 26 to pass official background checks before taking possession
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Limit on Gun Dealer SalesIn New York, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is limited to five every year (handguns, short-barreled shotguns or rifles)43 25 26
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Number of Licensed Gun DealersChartThe number of licensed firearm dealers in New York is reported to be 

2019: 3,75744
2018: 3,86545
2017: 3,91146
2015: 4,08147
2014: 4,18048
2013: 4,13049
2012: 3,92850
2011: 3,77451
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Waiting Period for Gun PossessionIn New York, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined52 25 26
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Regulation of Gun ShowsIn New York, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are regulated53 25 26 in law
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in New York include54 25 26 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private guns and ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - DealerFirearm regulations in New York do not include55 25 26 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in New York include56 54 25 26 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit
Carrying Guns
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn New York, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit (for loaded handguns) and without a permit (for long guns), but prohibited (for a loaded short-barreled shotgun or rifle or an assault weapon)57 25 26
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Carrying Hidden Handguns in PublicIn New York, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit58 25 26
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Hidden Handgun Permit May, or Shall Be IssuedIn New York, local licensing authorities "may issue", with room for discretion,58 59 25 26 a hidden handgun carry permit to any non-prohibited person who applies
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Reciprocity for Hidden Handgun Permit HoldersIn New York, gun owners with a permit to carry hidden handguns issued in another jurisdiction are granted (no statutes currently exist)58 25 26 reciprocal rights
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Exempting Hidden Handgun Permit Holders from Background ChecksIn New York, gun owners with a valid permit to carry a hidden handgun are not exempt58 25 26 from background checks when buying from a licensed gun dealer
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Gun Free ZonesIn New York, private guns are prohibited in state parks, child care facilities, state-operated mental health facilities, New York City (with limited exceptions)60, vehicles56 universities and schools61 25 26
Grading US State Gun Laws
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Gun Law Ranking – LCPGVIn their 'A-F' State Scorecard of US gun laws, the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence ranked New York as ‘A-’62
Gun Law Ranking – Brady CampaignChartIn its annual State Scorecard, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence scored firearm legislation in New York on a scale of 0 points (weak) to 100 points (strong) 

2011: 6263
2010: 6264
2009: 5065
2008: 5166
2007: 5167
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Gun Law Ranking – Open Society InstituteIn its Comparative Survey of State Firearm Laws, the Open Society Institute ranked New York at No. 868 among 50 US States

BackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileLink
About SDG 16The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals set by the United Nations to be implemented by all member states by 2030. Adopted in 2015, they outline a vision of development in which peace and security are an integral part.

SDG 16,69 which seeks to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development,” includes targets and indicators focused on reducing violence (Target 16.1) and the proliferation of illicit arms (Target 16.4). The indicators – or measurement criteria – of these targets include the number of victims of intentional homicide (Indicator 16.1.1), the number of conflict-related deaths (Indicator 16.1.2), and the number of illicit firearms collected and traced (Indicator 16.4.2).

In light of these targets and indicators, GunPolicy.org provides granular national data pertaining to homicides, gun homicides, conflict deaths, disarmament efforts, and marking and tracing.
Marking and Tracing
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Firearm MarkingIn New York, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law70 71 72 73 25 26
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Firearm TracingIn New York, state authorities carry out74 25 26 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Ballistic Record of Firearms and AmmunitionIn New York, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are74 25 26 recorded in a register

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34.: ATF.2010.‘National Firearms Act (NFA).’ Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - National Firearms Act Branch.Martinsburg, VA:US Department of Justice,8 July. (Q2036)Full Citation
35.: State of New York.2012.‘N.Y. Penal Law §§ 265.00, etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Licensing of Gun Owners and Purchasers in New York.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q8029)Full Citation
36.: State of New York.2012.‘N.Y. Penal Law § 265.01(5), etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Prohibited Purchasers Generally in New York.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7286)Full Citation
37.: State of New York.2012.‘N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law Art. 39-DDD, § 898, etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Private Sales in New York.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7428)Full Citation
38.: State of New York.2012.‘N.Y. Penal Law § 400.00(1)(a), etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Minimum Age to Purchase and Possess in New York.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q6988)Full Citation
39.: State of New York.2012.‘N.Y. Penal Law §§ 400.00(1), 265.00(17), etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Domestic Violence and Firearms in New York.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7038)Full Citation
40.: State of New York.2012.‘N.Y. Penal Law § 400.00(16-a)(a), etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Registration of Firearms in New York.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7522)Full Citation
41.: State of New York.2012.‘N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law Art. 39-DDD § 898, etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Background Checks in New York.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q6921)Full Citation
42.: State of New York.2012.‘N.Y. Penal Law §§ 265.00(9), etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Dealer Regulations in New York.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7613)Full Citation
43.: State of New York.2012.‘N.Y. Penal Law § 265.12, etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Multiple Purchases and Sales of Firearms in New York.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7335)Full Citation
44.: ATF.2019.‘Federal Firearms Licensees 2019.’ Report of Active Firearms Licenses - License Type by State Statistics.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),10 December. (Q14077)Full Citation
45.: ATF.2018.‘Federal Firearms Licensees 2018.’ Report of Active Firearms Licenses - License Type by State Statistics.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),10 December. (Q14076)Full Citation
46.: ATF.2017.‘Federal Firearms Licensees 2017.’ Report of Active Firearms Licenses - License Type by State Statistics.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),11 December. (Q14075)Full Citation
47.: USA.2016.‘Federal Firearms Licensees by State 2015.’ ATF Firearms Commerce in the United States: Annual Statistical Update 2016.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),9 August. (Q13211)Full Citation
48.: USA.2016.‘Federal Firearms Licensees by State 2014.’ ATF Firearms Commerce in the United States: Annual Statistical Update 2015.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),15 March. (Q13210)Full Citation
49.: USA.2014.‘Federal Firearms Licensees by State 2013.’ ATF Firearms Commerce in the United States: Annual Statistical Update 2014.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),24 April. (Q13213)Full Citation
50.: USA.2013.‘Federal Firearms Licensees by State 2012.’ ATF Firearms Commerce in the United States: Annual Statistical Update 2013.Washington DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),1 April. (Q13212)Full Citation
51.: USA.2012.‘Federal Firearms Licensees by State 2011.’ Firearms Commerce in the United States: Annual Statistical Update 2012.Washington, DC:US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),1 January. (Q6787)Full Citation
52.: State of New York.2012.‘N.Y. Penal Law § 400.00(4-a), etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Waiting Periods in New York.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7143)Full Citation
53.: State of New York.2012.‘N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 895, etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Gun Shows in New York.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,1 January. (Q7976)Full Citation
54.: State of New York.2012.‘New York Gen. Bus. Law § 396-ee(1), etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations in New York.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7470)Full Citation
55.: LCPGV.2012.‘Summary of State Laws Regulating Firearms Dealers - Security Measures.’ Firearms Law Database - Dealer Regulations Policy Summary.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,18 May. (Q7549)Full Citation
56.: State of New York.2012.‘N.Y. Penal Law § 400.00(6), etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Guns in Vehicles in New York.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,1 January. (Q8171)Full Citation
57.: State of New York.2012.‘N.Y. Penal Law § 265.03(3), etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Open Carrying in New York.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7923)Full Citation
58.: State of New York.2012.‘N.Y. Penal Law §§ 265.02(7), etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Concealed Weapons Permitting in New York.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7576)Full Citation
59.: LCPGV.2012.‘Summary of State CCW Laws.’ Firearms Law Database - Concealed Weapons Permitting Policy Summary.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,21 May. (Q8684)Full Citation
60.: State of New York.2012.‘N.Y. Penal Law § 400.00(7), etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Other Location Restrictions in New York.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,1 January. (Q8296)Full Citation
61.: State of New York.2012.‘N.Y. Penal Law §§ 265.01(3), etc..’ Firearms Law Database - Guns in Schools in New York.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,3 January. (Q7832)Full Citation
62.: LCPGV.2015.‘Why We Grade the States.’ 2015 Gun Law State Scorecard.San Francisco, CA:Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,16 December. (Q11396)Full Citation
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