Criminal possession of a weapon in the first degree is a class B felony. Call Now for a Free Consultation 1.800.This handbook serves as a general purpose guide to your duties and responsibilities as a pistol license holder in Suffolk County. A transfer form must be completed if the owner transfers the assault weapon out of state, to a firearms dealer, or to a law enforcement agency or officer. New Yorkers should call 1-855-LAW-GUNS for questions about guns or assistance with form submissions. A person does not need to be physically holding the weapon or be the person closest to it. Illegal possession of a firearm is a felony with a possible penalty of jail time. 12D, it is a crime to carry a rifle or shotgun on a public way. They will want to hear her verbally say that she is fine with guns in the house. Do I get like interviewed or something or just fill out a lot of paper work?.