New York

I have an order of protection against my abuser. Can they own a gun?

Authored By: Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.- LawNY® - Geneva Office

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Both New York state and the federal government have laws to protect victims of domestic violence. Several of these laws limit who can have a gun. The different state and federal laws can be confusing. This article should help you understand the rules about guns and domestic violence.