Replica Gun Laws

[Zionist]

To whom it may concern:

I am thinking about getting a Blank Firing replica pistol of a modern firearm. I live in Brooklyn, NY and I am very confused about the gun laws. These guns can not and will never be able to fire live ammo. I am underage, 16 to be exact and I want to carry it as a means of self defense. I will ofcourse not carry it in public areas and try not to carry it frequently. I am a Jewish child and sometimes I fear for my life due to backlashes at Jews for the 9/11 attacks. It would ease alot of weight from my shoulders if I can carry this firearm. Please tell me if I can carry it or pocess it without intent to do criminal harm.

 

[racer72]

As a minor, you can only have toy guns. Even if you could obtain a replica, the laws are the same as real guns. You would be required to have a concealed weapons permit and even if you were to just "flash" it to scare someone, the penalties are the same as using a real gun. I would suggest finding another method to protect yourself. Guns, even replicas, are nothing to play around with. Using your replica would probably end up getting you shot.

 

[Zionist]

End up getting myself shot? No sir, I wouldn't flash it. Nor would I be dumb enough to have it in a place that is obvious. I just want it as a pre-cautionary messure. I read some of the NY city gun laws and it says that the laws do not apply to replicas. It was at the nra site. It had a very brief passage about replicas saying that the above handgun laws do not apply to replica firearms. I just want to make sure because I am very close to buying a replica legally and would want to carry it with me. I am hardly looking for trouble, nor do I ever wish to be in a situation that would render me in a mode to flash it. Knives are much more lethal than these replicas. The replicas also have an orange dot at the tip. Please tell me if there is anyway I can carry this weapon on the street for self defense purposes!

 

[racer72]

Don't believe everything the NRA has to say. Using anything (including your hand) to give the impression of being armed will get you charged with a firearm felony. You are asking for nothing but trouble if you feel arming yourself with a replica gun is going to help. At 16, you cannot legally own or possess a hand gun, even a replica. Too many people today think a gun is the answer to all their problems and in a wierd sort of way it is. A lot of them end up dying for no reason. I would suggest contacting a adult you can trust or even the police and see if there are any other options to your dilemma. Good luck.

 

[Zionist]

Can anyone give me a site for New York City gun laws because I want to get down to the bottom of this! I might just want to keep a replica in the home...