Show me a press release or media statement from any arguably 2A group highlighting the failure of New York's gun control laws.
Show me a press release or media statement from any arguably 2A group calling for right-to-carry or other pro-gun reforms in light of the subway incident.
**crickets...
A-837B, Requires the creation and imposition of restrictive commercial practices and stringent recordkeeping and reporting to prevent gun and ammunition sales to individuals with a criminal record, has been amended and resubmitted to Economic Development.
Every so often I check up Everytown to see what exactly they are lobbying for in Albany. It’s a little messed up this time as they include a bunch of clean energy bills which makes no sense. I assume their lobbying firm made a mistake with the reporting.
Here’s their current list of proposed...
A-5728, Prohibits the use of lead ammunition in the taking of wildlife on wildlife management areas, state forests, forest preserves, state parks or any other state-owned land that is open for hunting and on land contributing surface water to the New York City water supply, passed the Assembly.
Councilwoman Celeste Friend introduced a proposed nuisance ordinance that would regulate indoor shooting ranges within the City of Utica. The legislation would require indoor ranges to be licensed.
Here is the proposed bill (PDF).
Bill 2022-159, Amending the Laws of Westchester County by adding a new Chapter 529 in relation to the posting of notices warning of the dangers of weapons or firearms, has been introduced to the Public Safety Committee.
Res 93-2022, Recognizing June as Gun Violence Awareness Month in New York City, has been introduced to the City Council on behalf of Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.
The purpose of this?
Just more of the same nonsense Williams has built his reputation on.
Governor Hochul has signed A-8786/S-7705, Criminalizes the sale of ghost guns; requires any person licensed as a gunsmith or a dealer in firearms to register with the Division of Criminal Justice Services any unserialized firearm, rifle or shotgun, finished frame or receiver, or unfinished frame...
At 10:30am today Mayor Eric Adams will host a "gun violence" event with clergy and faith leaders from across the city. This event is closed press.
At 11:00am today Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin will host a "gun violence" roundtable in Rochester.
A home rule request to increase pistol license fees has been included in Westchester County’s wish list from the state. No dollar amount has been set, but it would be reasonable to assume they’ll go for a few hundred dollars.
The state bill in question is A-7939/S-6659.
A-8786/S-7705, Criminalizes the sale of ghost guns, passed the Assembly and Senate.
A-837A, Requires the creation and imposition of restrictive commercial practices and stringent recordkeeping and reporting to prevent gun and ammunition sales to individuals with a criminal record, has been...
Five Questions Republicans Need to Answer Ahead of the New York State GOP Convention
3. Do New York Republicans agree with commonsense gun safety laws such as federal legislation mandating background checks and mental health screenings which, according to experts, would create safer communities?
Westchester residents need to call Latimer and their state reps. to block state legislation A-7939/S-6659 allowing the country to raise pistol license fees. One person is pushing for it, Captain Frank Donovan in the pistol licensing department.
County Executive George Latimer, 914-995-2900...
Tom Suozzi has chosen former NYC Councilwoman Diana Reyna to be his running mate.
Her record on gun control while in the City Council is clear. She sponsored the following bills and resolutions during her tenure:
Int 298-2002, A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New...