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Second Circuit Clears Path for Gun Violence Victims and New York Communities to Pursue Civil Accountability, reports Napoli Shkolnik

Attorney General James Successfully Defends New York’s Nation-Leading Gun Laws

Sen. Fahy, Capital Region Delegation Introduce Bills to Crack Down on Flare Guns

During Gun Violence Awareness Month, Governor Hochul Codifies New York State Office of Gun Violence Prevention

List of gun control bills which passed in 2025. A-436/S-744, Includes pistol converters in the definition of a rapid-fire modification device. A-437/S-743, Includes rifles and shotguns in required warnings to consumers regarding the risk of death or suicide in homes where such weapons are...

New York State Budget Includes $1 Million for Rockefeller Institute’s Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium

Senate Deputy Leader Gianaris Passes Legislation Creating A Ten-Day Waiting Period To Purchase A Firearm

Here is the 2025 Democrat primary voting guide. Sitting out the primary is not an option. Go out and vote for the “best” possible candidate running. Make it known to the candidate and any party officials that 2A is your issue and you support candidates based upon that.

End of session follies are in full swing: S-362, Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm, passed the Senate. Companion A-3233. S-399A, Makes it illegal for certain persons to possess or sell a pistol converter or a converted pistol, passed the Senate. Companion...

Everytown’s New York representative reports lobbying the majority conferences in the state legislature plus Jason Fuhrman from the Attorney General’s office on the following bills: A-199/S-399, Makes it illegal for certain persons to possess or sell a pistol converter or a converted pistol...

The Village of Scarsdale along with the Westchester Chapter of Moms Demand Action will issue a proclamation about National Gun Violence Awareness today at 2:00pm at Village Hall.

Assembly Codes agenda for Thursday June 5: A-198A, Relates to establishing a voluntary waiver of the right to purchase firearms, rifles or shotguns; requires the Division of State Police to maintain statewide records of individuals who have waived the right to purchase firearms, rifles, or...

On Monday June 2 @ 11:00am Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark will join with antigun advocates for a press conference launching Gun Violence Awareness Month in the Bronx, Lou Gehrig Plaza, 161st Street between Walton Avenue and the Grand Concourse, Bronx.

Councilwoman Sandra Ung has introduced Res 892-2025 whining about “cuts to vital federal agencies.” Included in the bill:

Senate Codes Committee for Tuesday May 20 @ 12:30pm: S-392, Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm. Companion A-3233. S-399, Makes it illegal for certain persons to possess or sell a pistol converter or a converted pistol. Companion A-199. S-6121, Requires the...

D.A. Bragg, Senator Hoylman-Sigal And Assemblymember Rosenthal Announce New Push To Address Emergence Of 3D-Printed Guns & Auto Sears

Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on Federal Threats to Gun Violence Prevention Laws

Stefanik Encourages AG Pam Bondi to Investigate New York State's Unconstitutional Gun Laws

Every year a bunch of Republicans ask to have some of their pro-gun bills placed on committee agenda. These are then voted on by the committee members and blocked from advancement along party lines. They do this to pander to 2A groups. This year will be no exception. Assembly Codes Committee...

From Susan Arbetter: The NYS budget establishes a new Office of Gun Violence Prevention under the Division of Criminal Justice Services. It's mission: To prevent, reduce and address "gun violence and its consequences." It will identify funding opportunities and other resources related to gun...

Congressman Dan Goldman Hosts Press Conference Announcing Community-Based Gun Violence Intervention Legislation

Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul on the United States Supreme Court Action in Antonyuk V. James That Keeps in Effect New York's Nation-Leading Gun Safety Legislation "New York's strong gun safety laws save lives, and gun violence has declined by 53 percent since a pandemic-era peak. In...

Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Strengthening New York’s Gun Safety Laws and Announces 53% Decline in Shootings

Here’s the list of bills Everytown’s new lobbying firm has specifically advocated for so far this session: A-1191, Requires the Division of Criminal Justice Services to certify the technological viability of personalized handguns and to establish requirements related to the sale of...

At 11:00am today Senator Zellnor Myrie will join colleagues and gun control advocates to demand funding for the Office of Gun Violence Prevention in this year’s budget, Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn. Myrie is trying to draw attention to both his bill S-1289 and his mayoral...

NYC’s Crisis Management System Interventions Reduced Gun Violence by 21%, Comptroller Lander’s Report Finds

Senate Codes Committee agenda for Monday March 10 @ 11:30am: S-626, Adds ammunition to the list of prohibited items to purchase or dispose of after certain convictions. S-1289, Establishes the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and The Gun Violence Advisory Council. S-1445, Requires the Division...

The Village of Babylon recently passed a law prohibiting the sale of firearms and ammunition. If any village residents are interested in becoming plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the new ordinance, please have them send me their contact info, name, phone and e-mail.

Assembly EnCon agenda for Tuesday February 11 @ 12:00pm: A-3682, Establishes environmental standards for ambient lead and lead contamination. Senate EnCon agenda for Tuesday February 11 @ 11:00am: S-122, Establishes air quality standards for lead in ambient air, soil-lead hazard standards...

Everytown has replaced Albany-based Ostroff Associates with the Long Island based ERG Advisors as their New York lobbyists. A much smaller firm, their monthly bill is only $8000/mo as opposed to the $10,000/mo Ostroff charged. Based upon their first filing they will be targeting the NYC...

Assembly Codes agenda for Tuesday January 28: A-1191, Requires the Division of Criminal Justice Services to certify the technological viability of personalized handguns and to establish requirements related to the sale of personalized handguns. Companion S-1455.

The following bills have been Reported and advanced to 3rd Reading: A-436, Includes pistol converters in the definition of a rapid-fire modification device. A-437, Includes rifles and shotguns in required warnings to consumers regarding the risk of death or suicide in homes where such weapons...

Assembly Codes agenda for Wednesday, January 22: A-436, Includes pistol converters in the definition of a rapid-fire modification device. Companion S-744. A-473, Includes rifles and shotguns in required warnings to consumers regarding the risk of death or suicide in homes where such weapons are...

Attorney General James Secures Court Victory Against NRA

Councilwoman Crystal Hudson has introduced two new virtue signaling resolutions to the City Council: RES 681-2024 calls on the State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S-9904, in relation to defining the term mass shooting for purposes of emergency response measures and access to...

Effective January 3, the cost to recertify Westchester Co. pistol licenses will increase to $175/5 years. The next scheduled meeting of the County Board of Legislators is Monday, December 9 @ 10:00am. This is not on the agenda, but residents who attend can sign up to briefly address the Board...

The City of Rye and the Rye School District will discuss promoting mandatory firearms storage at their regular scheduled City Council meeting on Wednesday, October 23 @ 6:30pm.

Another gun control resolution was just introduced to the City Council by Councilwoman Julie Menin. RES 600-2024, Calls on Congress to pass and the President to sign a law to set minimum age to buy all firearms from licensed dealers or private individuals at 21.

Governor Hochul Announces Major Reduction in Gun Violence and Signs Legislation Strengthening New York's Nation-Leading Gun Laws

Attorney General James Takes Action to Support Federal Regulations on Gun Trafficking

The Carmel Town Council is considering a zoning master plan that includes heavy restrictions on fish and game clubs. The draft is not available online – you have to show up in person. Putnam Co. Fish & Game sent the following notice:

New bill introduced to the Clown Council, INT 1016-2024, Requires dealers in firearms, rifles, and shotguns to display a warning sign where the firearms, rifles, or shotguns are displayed or where they are transferred to the purchaser. From the bill text: A notice stating: “A firearm in the...

Last month the Rockland Co. Legislature passed a law similar to other municipalities requiring firearms dealers to post warning signs. Here is a copy:

Lavine Statement on Georgia School Shooting

Rockland County Legislature Approves Firearm Warning Labels

New bill introduced to the City Council by Councilmembers Vickie Paladino and David Carr, INT 1008-2024, eliminates the fees for firearm licenses, currently $340+.

Stefanik, Issa Introduce the Modern Firearm Safety Act

Attorney General James Takes Action to Protect Regulations on Gun Sales