Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Monday to extend the background check waiting period from three days to as long as 30 for gun buyers who are not immediately approved, as well as a ban on bump stocks, his office announced.
“By signing these measures into law we are strengthening our nation-leading gun laws — banning devices whose sole purpose is to create the most bloodshed in the shortest timeframe and providing law enforcement the tools they need to stop firearms from falling into dangerous hands,” Cuomo said in a statement.
An AK-47 with a bump stock is shown at Good Guys Guns & Range on February 15, 2018 in Orem, Utah. An AR-15 was used in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)
New York gun dealers are required to perform National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) background checks on potential gun buyers, resulting in notifications of “proceed,” “denied” or “delayed.” (RELATED: Background Checks Are Required To Buy Ammunition In California)
The review typically took three days before the dealer could move forward or refuse the sale, a judgment they could make even if the background check came back “delayed.”
Under the new law, dealers must wait 30 days for a “delayed” result to be fully investigated, and if the check cannot be completed within 30 days, the sale must be stopped, according to Newsday.
The measure also bans bump stocks, a spring-like device that can be attached to a semi-automatic gun, allowing it to fire at a rapid rate similar to fully automatic.
“This legislation extending the background check waiting period and banning bump stocks will help to ensure that firearms do not get into the wrong hands and bans the use of devices that have been used to wreak havoc,” said Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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