New York legal term
Ghost gun in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Ghost gun” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New York criminal code.
What does “Ghost gun” mean in New York criminal law?
"Ghost gun" means a firearm, rifle or shotgun that does not comply with the provisions of section 265.07 of this article and is not serialized. * NB There are 2 sb 32's 33. (N.Y. Penal Law § 265.00)
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