The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Can you get a Class III license in New York?

ctdonath · June 10, 2000, 08:26 PM

Ditto on supressors. Need to be a business serving police or military needs; other businesses may be allowed but it's hard. It's possible to own a supressor, but so hideously painful there's no point.

I'd sure like one...cut down the noise pollution, save my ears and not annoy the neighbors.

Since supressors and MGs are essentially illegal in NY, I went for what NY considers a 12-guage pistol: pistol-grip-only Mossberg 590 with 14" barrel. County clerk rep made a double-take when recording the caliber. It's about the only Class III item permitted.

June 10, 2000, 08:26 PM	#5
ctdonath Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 1999 Posts: 1,904	Ditto on supressors. Need to be a business serving police or military needs; other businesses may be allowed but it's hard. It's possible to own a supressor, but so hideously painful there's no point. I'd sure like one...cut down the noise pollution, save my ears and not annoy the neighbors. Since supressors and MGs are essentially illegal in NY, I went for what NY considers a 12-guage pistol: pistol-grip-only Mossberg 590 with 14" barrel. County clerk rep made a double-take when recording the caliber. It's about the only Class III item permitted.