Observer-Dispatch letter to the editor
As a follow up to my previous posting, the Observer-Dispatch ran my letter in today’s edition:
In your Aug. 15 article, “U.S. Rep. Anthony Brindisi on impeachment, gun control, re-election plans,” the Congressman is quoted as saying, “I don’t think anyone wants to restrict a law-abiding gun owner’s right to have access to a firearm.”
If he really believes this then I would like him to prove it by adding his name as co-sponsor to H.R.38 the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2019.
After going through all the criminal records checks the state requires to obtain a pistol license proving license holders are “law-abiding gun owners” there is no legitimate reason their ability to carry firearms should be restricted based entirely upon artificial political boundaries.
I’m not expecting Brindisi to do this.
Rep. Tonko on gun control, universal background checks
Newsbits
Friday’s Newsbits:
Legislation:
- New York “Red Flag” Gun Control Law Takes Effect This Weekend
- New York’s Red Flag Law Hits The Books Saturday
- Safe storage law affects gun owners
NRA:
- Rep. Asks Ad Firm To Cede Docs For NRA Tax-Exempt Inquiry
- Why are so many NRA Board members jumping ship?
- More NRA drama: Legal team shaken up as group cuts ties with longtime outside attorney
Politics:
Erie Co. D.A. discusses Red Flag Law before it takes effect
Newsbits
Wednesday’s Newsbits:
Guns:
Jurisprudence:
Legislation:
- Rep. Anthony Brindisi: Congress should ban high-capacity gun magazines
- Paulin Calls For Cracking Down On Straw Ammo Purchases
NRA:
- Judge shoots down NRA’s second bid to sit in on Oliver North’s deposition
- More NRA Leaders Step Down Amid Spending Controversy
Politics:
Pete King becomes first Republican to support AWB
Trump insists US already has ‘strong’ background checks
Ithaca Mayor joins #localgovs4gunsafety
I believe Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick is the first local to jump on this “new” bandwaggon:
I'm furious. And tired of waiting for the feds to act on gun violence. They won't.
So my friends and I are working together to pressure gun makers.
If they want our business, they need to demonstrate a commitment to keeping guns out of the wrong hands. pic.twitter.com/0qn4BjeKbc
— Svante Thee Mayor (@SvanteMyrick) August 5, 2019
This is unlikely to succeed for two reasons:
- It was done before and nearly bankrupted Smith & Wesson.
- The market share of even large cities can dry up and blow away with negligible impact on the firearms and ammunition manufactures.