Is hollowpoint legal in NY ?

Robert Ross · August 31, 2005, 09:45 PM

I have carried since I was a cop many years ago.. I normally carry my colt .38 detective special with hollowpoint +P loads when I have to go to NY City.. I was recently told that hollowpoints are not legal in NY is this true ?? If so, What is the best defensive load? thanks Bob Ross ([email protected])

Bulldozer · September 1, 2005, 01:56 AM

no problems with HP ammo in NY. IT's NJ that bans HP ammo.

cas · September 1, 2005, 05:33 PM

The hollow points are legal in NYC, but the gun you carry them in may not me.

Where and when were you on the job?

Webleymkv · September 1, 2005, 09:13 PM

For years the NYPD were not allowed to carry hollowpoints in their pistols. This was recently changed I believe. I am not aware of any restrictions on ammo for civilians but that doesn't mean there aren't any. Why not get in touch with the NYPD and ask someone who knows for sure.

shoots awe lots · September 5, 2005, 07:57 AM

Why not,, Hiliary Clinton is legal there isn,t she???

Bullrock · September 5, 2005, 10:12 AM

Are you implying Hillary Clinton is a hollow point???

BillCA · September 5, 2005, 12:03 PM

Hey! Is that a BLONDE joke?

Hollow point, dum-dum, all the same.

Doug.38PR · September 5, 2005, 02:01 PM

why were the NYPD not allowed to carry HP in their pistols? For that matter why does NJ forbid HP? The decrease the chance of overpenetration don't they and they are more effective stopping round.

(of course THE question to ask is why do those blue states do any of the things they do regarding guns?

)

RON in PA · September 5, 2005, 03:04 PM

If you have a carry permit from a county in NYS other than NYC I don't believe it is recognized by NYC. NYC police switched to JHP a few years back because innocent bystanders were being wounded by ball ammo that had penetrated bad guys and continued down the street.

Webleymkv · September 6, 2005, 11:39 AM

The NYPD wasn't allowed to carry HP's because somebody thought they were politically incorrect. You know, those big mean bullets look scary even though they reduce the risk to bystanders. Rules made by the ignorant. BTW, Good Hillary joke

Bullrock · September 6, 2005, 04:41 PM

It can't be a blonde joke cuz Hillary ain't blonde! The roots, that is. So you could say it is a little Hillary bashing...

Webleymkv · September 6, 2005, 04:47 PM

Hillary will be whatever will get votes for her be it a blonde or a shaved ape.

August 31, 2005, 09:45 PM	#1
Robert Ross Junior Member Join Date: August 27, 2005 Posts: 1	Is hollowpoint legal in NY ? I have carried since I was a cop many years ago.. I normally carry my colt .38 detective special with hollowpoint +P loads when I have to go to NY City.. I was recently told that hollowpoints are not legal in NY is this true ?? If so, What is the best defensive load? thanks Bob Ross ([email protected])

September 1, 2005, 01:56 AM	#2
Bulldozer Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 1999 Location: Kansas City Metro Posts: 415	no problems with HP ammo in NY. IT's NJ that bans HP ammo. __________________ There are three things in this life that make me smile ear to ear -- Mastiffs, Magnums, and Merlots. Don't try to take any of them from me.

September 1, 2005, 05:33 PM	#3
cas Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2004 Posts: 123	The hollow points are legal in NYC, but the gun you carry them in may not me. Where and when were you on the job? __________________ "He who has it, would do well to have it, as if he did not have it." Savage24.com Cylindersmith.com

September 5, 2005, 10:12 AM	#6
Bullrock Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2004 Posts: 2,686	shoots awe lots Are you implying Hillary Clinton is a hollow point???

September 5, 2005, 12:03 PM	#7
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,117	Hey! Is that a BLONDE joke? Hollow point, dum-dum, all the same. __________________ BillCA in CA (Unfortunately)

September 1, 2005, 09:13 PM	#4
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,446	For years the NYPD were not allowed to carry hollowpoints in their pistols. This was recently changed I believe. I am not aware of any restrictions on ammo for civilians but that doesn't mean there aren't any. Why not get in touch with the NYPD and ask someone who knows for sure.

September 5, 2005, 07:57 AM	#5
shoots awe lots Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2005 Posts: 240	Why not,, Hiliary Clinton is legal there isn,t she???

September 5, 2005, 02:01 PM	#8
Doug.38PR Junior member Join Date: January 18, 2005 Posts: 3,298	why were the NYPD not allowed to carry HP in their pistols? For that matter why does NJ forbid HP? The decrease the chance of overpenetration don't they and they are more effective stopping round. (of course THE question to ask is why do those blue states do any of the things they do regarding guns? )

September 5, 2005, 03:04 PM	#9
RON in PA Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 1998 Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA Posts: 673	If you have a carry permit from a county in NYS other than NYC I don't believe it is recognized by NYC. NYC police switched to JHP a few years back because innocent bystanders were being wounded by ball ammo that had penetrated bad guys and continued down the street. __________________ I shoot, therefore I am.

September 6, 2005, 11:39 AM	#10
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,446	The NYPD wasn't allowed to carry HP's because somebody thought they were politically incorrect. You know, those big mean bullets look scary even though they reduce the risk to bystanders. Rules made by the ignorant. BTW, Good Hillary joke

September 6, 2005, 04:41 PM	#11
Bullrock Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2004 Posts: 2,686	Bill It can't be a blonde joke cuz Hillary ain't blonde! The roots, that is. So you could say it is a little Hillary bashing...

September 6, 2005, 04:47 PM	#12
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,446	Hillary will be whatever will get votes for her be it a blonde or a shaved ape.