Stillwater Rod & Gun Club News

2022 New Gun Laws Summary Part One

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:50:05 GMT

Hi everyone. As promised, here is a Summary of the new gun laws that are going into, or already have gone into effect now & in the near future. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please go to the Forum section of this website and ask. I will do my best to answer any and all questions you may have on this topic.

With that being said, here you go:

A10504

Expands the definition of "Firearm" under Penal Law Section 265.00(3) to include "any other weapon that is not otherwise defined in this section containing any component that provides housing or a structure designed to hold or integrate any fire control component that is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by action of explosive" This new law now includes as firearms those guns/parts that did not fall under the category of a rifle, shotgun, or firearm. For example: Lower Receivers, Arm-Brace guns, and guns such as the Mossberg Shockwave and Remington TAC-14's. This new law becomes effective on July 6, 2022. It does not specify whether currently-owned firearms that fall under this new law are grandfathered in.

What this means is that any firearm/component that was once classified as an 'Other' is now reclassified as a 'Firearm' which does not fall within the legal spectrum of the definition of a firearm and therefore is now illegal in NY. This law is going to be debated heavily and I will keep you all posted as this is a huge bone of contention with many people and manufacturers.

A10497

Prohibits those not engaged or employed in eligible professions from purchasing or taking possession of a body vest. Unlawful purchase or sale of a body vest is a class A misdemeanor (class E felony for a subsequent offense). NOTE: Possession of a body vest is still lawful, whether previously owned, or obtained from a state where purchase is legal. This law becomes effective on July 6, 2022.

What this means is that while you will no longer be allowed to purchase a vest in NY, you can still own one or purchase one out of state and bring it back. As long as you don't commit any felonies with a firearm while wearing it. If you do that then your screwed. So don't do that.

A10428

Amends the definition of large capacity ammunition feeding device for purposes of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree by eliminating the previously included exemption for such magazines that were legally possessed by a person prior to the enactment of the SAFE Act, or that was manufactured prior to September 13,1994. These provisions are effective on July 6, 2022 and will require anyone in possession of such a magazine to surrender it.

What this means is all those Standard Capacity magazines (they are considered 'High Capacity' in NY) you have that you were allowed to keep when the SAFE Act went into effect, you have to give them up. Now you are only allowed to have magazines that can hold no more than 10 rounds. That does NOT mean that you can take your magazines that have a 30rd capacity and pin it. You do not have a manufacturers license and if you do that, you will get into trouble. If you purchased it from a dealer and it was pinned by the dealer, I would double check that they have a manufacturers license as well. If they do not and have not stamped it with their manufacturing stamp, it is illegal. However, if they DO have their manufacturers license and they DID stamp it, you are good to go.

Read the next post for more.

Delivery of Merchandise from Store

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 02:33:38 GMT

Please ensure you are selecting the correct shipping option. There is a $15 charge to ship items. KEYS ARE NOT SHIPPED TO NEW MEMBERS! If you would like to pick-up your items at the club please select that option.

NEW MEMBERS

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 01:57:25 GMT

!!!ATTENTION-NEW MEMBERS!!!

In order to obtain a key to the club, you will need to attend a brief orientation meeting. Please contact Dean Foster at (518) 925-5405, to setup an appointment and for more information.

New Officers!

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 02:30:00 GMT

We would like to say congratulations to Adam Backaus (President), Charlie Barnes (Vice-President), Kristy- Foster (secretary/Treasurer), and Tom Freebern (Board) to their new positions!

We would also like to thank Steve Hemstreet for his 40+ years as Secretary/ Treasurer and are thankful that he is now a member of the Board of Directors. And a huge to thank you to Dean Foster for his years as President! We salute you both!

Thank you to everyone for making the Annual meeting a huge success and for showing pride in our Club!

Adopted Soldiers

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 03:38:29 GMT

We are proud to announce that we, as a club, have adopted 3 deployed soldiers. All of our boys are fellow New Yorkers. Chad, Jason, and Amara are Army servicemen and stationed overseas. We have adopted them for the year. We will be sending them all care packages every month. If you would like to contribute to the care packages, there will be boxes at the range house for donations. They have no food allergies and would love candy, gum, protein bars, and snacks. Our boys would also like to receive cards and letters. If you would like to write to them, contact Laura Backaus for the mailing or email addresses. Lets work to help our soldiers feel loved.

Laura Backaus - nybackaus@gmail.com

RANGE and RIVERSIDE NOW OPEN!

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 22:35:31 GMT

NYS COVID-19 mandates are in affect.

We do ask you to pick-up after yourself and wipe down any tables or surfaces you have used with the disinfectant spray and paper towels provided for use in the clubhouse.

STAY HEALTHY!!

Please continue to adhere to the 'One Guest, One Time' rule!

WARNING - HELP NEEDED

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 01:51:42 GMT

MEMBERS HAVE BEEN SHOOTING AT, OR BACKING TARGETS WITH

CONCRETE BLOCKS. THE SHATTERED BLOCKS WILL MAKE LAWN

MOWING IMPOSSIBLE, AND THE RANGE AREA IS CLUTTERED WITH PLASTICS, SHOTGUN SHELLS, AND CHAIRS HAVE BEEN APPEARING

THAT ARE NOT USED... WE NEED EVERYONE TO HELP CLEAN THE

RANGE AND BUILDING.

THE OFFICERS WANT EVERYONE TO REMEMBER THIS SHOOTING CLUB IS NOT A DUMP!

NOTE: A full range clean-up will be scheduled. Thank you in advance to all of the members who can and will attend. It is a day of building bonds and taking pride in our range.