11/05/2026
Keep an eye on this and the effective date.
*BIG UPDATE REGARDING G***K BAN* The NYS Police have released their list of which guns are subject to the G***K ban (https://troopers.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2026/10/convertible-pistol-list-2026-10-30.pdf). The most noteworthy part is that according to the State Police all G***k models are subject to the ban EXCEPT the Slimline models (G42, G43, G43x, and G48), the "V" series models, and the newest Gen 6 models. So essentially Gen 5 and earlier G***ks and their clones are the only pistols subject to the ban. However the State Police note that this list is not exclusive and will be updated at least once per year.
MY OPINION: This is 1,000% New York trying to "walk back" the law now that it is being challenged in Court by NRA - National R***e Association of America , Fi****ms Policy Coalition and Second Amendment Foundation. The text of the statue, as currently written, appeared to be drafted to explicitly include the V series, and all of these exempt G***k pistols still have the banned "cruciform trigger bar".
All in all this is good news for NY gun owners and dealers as this greatly waters down the impact of this facially unconstitutional gun law. But it also highlights the absurdity of the law. As a reminder the law does not ban the POSSESSION of any of these guns, only the sale of them (subject to several exemptions). So if you have one already, no worries, and if you want one of them you have until May 31st to buy one. My hope and belief is the court will see right through this gambit and will still strike down this law as unconstitutional.
*Standard disclaimer: I am an attorney, but not your attorney; this post is not legal advice*