very old antique weapons

Plater1 · Feb 10, 2026

Bridge permit holder said:
Do guns from the 16th and 17th century ,like blunderbuss or even flint lock muskets still need the to be sold through a FFL ?, these are not realistically fire-able , too old and use flint and back powder ? Just really display pieces

Federal law says no. If it's made before 1898 then no FFL required. New York state has it's own rules that i believe are more strict.

Robin · Feb 10, 2026

Fuck you New York, you commie fucks!
Robin

C3D · Feb 10, 2026

It’s New York. Of course it’s awful.

Executive Law Section 228 was amended a couple of years ago to include “Antique Firearms” in the requirement for background checks.

”Antique Firearms” is defined under Section 265.00(14) of the Penal Code.

Check it out.

Criticalt · Feb 10, 2026

NYS is absolutely disgusting. Not only do you need a NICS check for antique firearms, but you need one for black powder firearms as of Sept 2022.
And, you need a NYSP background check for ammunition. Every time you purchase ammo in NYS, the dealer is required to KEEP YOUR INFORMATION ON FILE.
Your name, address, birthday, occupation, type of ammo, caliber, number of rounds, lot number.....to be KEPT ON FILE.....indefinitely.
Luckily, I shoot all I want and never need to buy ammunition.....in NY.

Saltwater60 · Feb 10, 2026

If it cannot be fired and not operational it can be sold without anything being done. Technically if they are operable then you need to go through an FFL in NYS. Yes, it’s ridiculous

very old antique weapons

Bridge permit holder

.177 BB

Plater1

6.5 Creedmoor

Robin

.577 Tyrannosaur.

C3D

.338 Win Mag

Criticalt

.338 Win Mag

Saltwater60

20×102mm Vulcan