Westchester D.A. candidates on guns

The Examiner has an article on the Westchester D.A. race. Here are relevant responses on gun issues from candidates Susan Cacace and John Sarcone:

“… Obtaining a gun in Westchester involves a multistep process that can take up to a year in some cases. But the process is part of New York law, which has the strictest gun laws in the country, according to Cacace. “People are entitled to own a gun under the Second Amendment,” she said. “In Westchester County gun permit applicants have to go through a long waiting period. Legislation now requires municipalities to advise pistol permit applicants to store guns properly. Westchester has been doing that since the 2021 law. They are ahead of the game.” …”

“… Sarcone said he would shorten the waiting period for law-abiding citizens applying for gun permits. “If they do a background check and it comes back clean you should get your license without having to wait,” he said. “If you have former convictions or a history of mental illness, you don’t get a permit. Firearms in the hands of criminals is insane.” …”

WCFOA is support Cacace based upon her judicial record handling pistol licenses.

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WCFOA voter guide

Here is the 2024 voter guide from WCFOA.

Be sure to support Mike Lawler for CD-17.  I don’t live in the district but I did send him a campaign contribution.

Rye to promote mandatory storage

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.

RES 600-2024

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.

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FPC wins lawsuit challenging public carry bans

The Firearms Policy Coalition and Second Amendment Foundation scored a win against Gov. Hochul’s public carry bans with their lawsuit Christian v. James.

The lawsuit asked a federal court to enjoin various provisions of the law prohibiting carrying firearms in public parks, on public transportation, and on private property unless otherwise posted.

Hochul signs more gun control bills

Here is the press release.

Here are the bills which have been signed:

Here is the dog-and-pony show:

Candidate ratings

NSSF posted their candidate ratings. Bear in mind these ratings are based upon how they supported the firearms industry. My thoughts:

New Yorkers Against Gun Violence posted their candidate endorsements. They’re all garbage people. Vote for their opponents no matter who they are.

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