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Syracuse mayor calls for more federal gun control in wake of Texas school shooting

S-9430, Provides that a police officer shall file an application, which shall be sworn, and accompanying supporting documentation, setting forth the facts and circumstances justifying the issues of an extreme risk protection order, introduced in Codes. No companion.

Attorney General James Successfully Defends New York’s Right to Hold Gun Manufacturers Responsible for Gun Violence

At 10:15am today Gov. Kathy Hochul will deliver remarks at a meeting of the Interstate Task Force on Illegal Guns, New York State Intelligence Center, 31 Tech Valley Drive, East Greenbush.

Albany County Legislature calls on federal government to reinstate weapons assault ban

Board of Legislators votes to require warning labels on firearms

Calls are needed to Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow’s office to get him to oppose A-7939. Albany office: 518-455-5291 District office: 914-667-0127 Note: He has a pistol license. This bill will affect him personally.

Seneca County Chapter S.C.O.P.E will host candidate Rob Astorino Weds., June 1, 7:30pm, at North Seneca Sportsmen's Club, 334 Rt. 318, Phelps, NY. The club is located 2 minutes from Thruway Exit 42. This event is open to the public.

A-7939, Provides that the legislative body of the county of Westchester shall fix the fee to be charged for a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver and provide for the disposition of such fees, is on the Ways & Means committee agenda for Monday May 23 @ 1:15pm.

At 1:00pm on Sunday elected officials will join residents of Flatbush and other Brooklyn neighborhoods to march against “gun violence”, demanding action from Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul, 890 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn.

A-837D, 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. No companion.

Assemblyman Phil Steck is drafting bill requiring manufacturers make their firearms unable to be modified to shoot “rapid fire.”

In a series of tweets from a Post reporter, Rob Astorino called for right-to-carry and opposed limits on magazine capacity.

Harry Wilson will be at the Pine Tree Rifle Club in Johnstown this Sunday May 22nd at 9:00am. He will stop by at the skeet house.

Governor Hochul Announces Support for Comprehensive Package to Combat Rise in Domestic Terrorism, Strengthen State Gun Laws and Crack Down on Social Media Platforms that Promote Extremist Acts of Violence in Wake of Racist Mass Shooting in Buffalo

Executive Order 19 Directing the State Police to File Extreme Risk Protection Orders

S-6659, Provides that the legislative body of the county of Westchester shall fix the fee to be charged for a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver and provide for the disposition of such fees, has passed the Senate. Companion A-7939 has been Reported and referred to Ways & Means.

There was a shooting in Buffalo yesterday and Governor Hochul is planning on trying to exploit it for political gain this week. From her presser: BOHICA!

A-7939, Provides that the legislative body of the county of Westchester shall fix the fee to be charged for a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver and provide for the disposition of such fees, is on the Assembly Codes agenda for Tuesday @ 9:30am. Companion S-6659.

Mayor Adams, Commissioner Sewell, Everytown for Gun Safety Call on ATF to Revoke License of Nation's Largest Supplier of Ghost Guns

S-7342, Directs the office of information technology services to establish a gun violence alert system to be added to the emergency alert notification system, has been Reported. No companion.

This week’s legislative agenda: Senate Codes, Monday 5/9 @ 11:30am S-4284, Relates to allowing the possession and sale of electronic dart guns and electronic stun guns for self-defense. Companion A-3236. Assembly Codes, Tuesday 5/10 @ 3:00pm A-8102A, Requires the court to order the search...

At 11:00am today Assemblyman Charles Lavine will participate in a forum on "gun violence" sponsored by state Secretary of State Rosanna Rosado, Yes We Can Community Center, 141 Garden Street, Westbury.

Guns for Gift Cards: Mayor’s Office to Reduce Gun Violence Joins Call to Return Firearms at AG James’ Syracuse Gun Buyback Program

Gun control advocates will get a huge payout from the state according to this press release from the Governor:

A-8102A/S-6363A, Requires the court to order the search for and immediate seizure of certain firearms when a defendant willfully refuses to surrender such firearms, has been amended and resubmitted to Assembly Codes, amended on 3rd Reading in the Senate.

Some gun bills on the Assembly Codes agenda for May 3 @ 11:00am: A-1023, Relates to requiring reporting on a seized or recovered gun to the criminal gun clearinghouse. Companion is S-4790. A-3998, Clarifies the definition of “imitation weapons.” Companion S-687 passed the Senate. A-5455...

S-51, Includes attachments to electronic devices within the meaning of the term “imitation weapon”, passed the Senate. No companion. S-687, Clarifies the definition of imitation weapon, passed the Senate. Companion A-3998 Reported on February 2.

I have been told that Nader Sayegh is also opposed to the Westchester “home rule” bill A-7939/S-6659. County Executive George Latimer and Captain Frank Donovan in the firearms licensing department are the ones still pushing it. People need to get on Assembly bill sponsor Steve Otis’s case and...

The Daily News has a most likely ghost-written op-ed calling for the legislature to enact microstamping. It will effectively block all sales of new pistols as the tech doesn’t work and cannot be implemented. Current bill numbers are A-7926, which has been on 3rd Reading since January, and S-4116.

It’s that time of year where Republicans in Albany engage in some light political theater to show gun owners that they care about them. The following gun bills are on Assembly Codes agenda for Monday: A-3505, Requires that no applications, or the literature given therewith, shall be approved...

Senate Codes agenda for Monday April 25 @ 11:30am: S-6659, Relates to fees charged for a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver in the county of Westchester S-8164, Establishes the crime of unlawful storage of a firearm leading to use in the commission of a crime

Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Second Amendment Rights

Rob Astorino will be at Virtual Precision Firearms Training on Wednesday 4/20 from 1:00pm to 1:30pm, 90 Main Street in Massena.

I have been told that the “home rule” bill allowing Westchester to set their own firearms license fees, A-7939/S-6659, will come to the floor for a vote and will pass, but both Tom Abinanti and Amy Paulin will vote against it. Normally if a “home rule” bill doesn’t have the support of electeds...

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Rep. Torres To Introduce New Federal Legislation To Combat Distribution Of Ghost Guns

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Statement from Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon on the Mass Subway Shooting in Sunset Park.

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.

NY Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin Arrested in Campaign Finance Fraud Case

Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul in Support of President Biden's Rule Cracking Down on Ghost Guns

Attorney General James Applauds Biden Administration’s New Regulations Targeting Dangerous “Ghost Guns”

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...

Rep. Bowman Leads Colleagues in Letter to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Common Sense Gun Law Reform.

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.

FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Budget Invests in Reducing Gun Crime to Make Our Communities Safer

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.