Hochul’s latest attack on gun rights would make it a crime to buy a .50 cal rifle anywhere in New York State!
Under her plan, every .50 caliber already in circulation would have to be registered with the State Police. But here’s the real story on this bill. It:
- Would do nothing to stop crime, criminals don’t use .50s
- Is designed to be expanded to ban big bore hunting rifles
- Conditions gun owners to be ok with banning guns they don’t own
- Takes away a precision defensive tool from those that can afford it
This bill isn’t about .50 caliber rifles. If Hochul can force us to get her permission to own one caliber of rifle, she can do the same thing to other calibers…and she will! NYSFA members helped kill this ban in 2026.
We need to do it again! Sign your OFFICIAL PETITION telling your State Senator and Assemblyman that a vote for this ban is a vote against every gun owner in New York!
After you sign, take the next step and join the NYS Firearms Association so that we can keep fighting for you in Albany! Get involved at www.JOINNYSFA.com!