New York state laws can protect you through an order of protection. There are some cases where the court must order your abuser to give up his or her guns. The court must take away his or her guns if you got an order of protection because:
- Your abuser seriously injured you; or
- Your abuser used or threatened to use weapons against you; or
- Your abuser did anything that is a violent felony offense.
The court can take his or her guns away if it thinks your abuser will use a gun against you.
Last Reviewed: April 21, 2023