All about guns, legislation and politics in New York
Sunday’s Newsbits:
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Politics:
Former Assemblyman Dan Losquadro is running for Suffolk County Comptroller.
He’s an unapologetic supporter of the so-called SAFE Act.
Vote for his opponent.
Here is State Senator Erik Bottcher crowing about Gov. Hochul signing his bill S-9629, “Francesco’s Law.”
Attorney General Letitia James decided to hold another so-called gun buyback event in Rochester. According to the ABC-affiliate:
“… Anyone who turned in a weapon could receive a gift card ranging from $25 to $600, with no questions asked …”
People should have asked questions:
Tuesday’s Newsbits:
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WRGB reports, “Homeowner shoots intruder during home invasion in South Glens Falls“:
“A home invasion on Main Street in South Glens Falls ended with a homeowner shooting an intruder. New York State Police and the South Glens Falls Police Department responded to a residence on Main Street on Oct. 6, 2026, at about 4:39 a.m. after receiving a report of a home invasion. Investigators determined that an individual unknown to the homeowner went inside the home and was shot by the homeowner. The homeowner and other people inside the house were not injured. The person who was shot was transported to Albany Medical Center for treatment of a gunshot wound. The investigation remained ongoing, and authorities said a heavy police presence was anticipated in the area. State Police said there is no threat to the public. Additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available.”
The current election cycle in the state is one of the most boring I can recall. There’s just not a lot of excitement for any of the races.
Bruce Blakeman is boring as fuck. There’s zero enthusiasm for his campaign. Kathy Hochul is detestable and despised by her own party. I suspect she’ll win based upon nothing more than the Democrat enrollment advantage.
On the gun front in CD-24, incumbent Claudia Tenney sent out a mailer touting her 2A credentials while her challenger Alissa Ellman made an appearance at a local range.
In CD-21, Anthony Constantino has been running ads declaring his support for gun rights.
In CD-17, incumbent Pat Ryan appeared with some moonbat Moms.
On the local front, Putnam County Firearms Owners held a trap shooting event featuring the Republican, Democrat and Conservative candidates running for County Executive. Stuff like this is always a good idea and makes all gun rights activists look good.
The NRA released their list of candidate endorsements.
They’re partisan garbage as usual.
Everytown responded with their endorsement of Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Nobody cares about that.
The most productive pro-gun thing I’ve seen this election cycle so far is this billboard:
I’m not impressed with the pool of candidates we have to work with.
That being said, if you are inclined to make a donation, my suggestion is to give it to Mike Lawler. I did. Helping him retain the CD-17 seat is the best 2A play in the state.
A new lawsuit has been filed in Southern District of New York challenging 38 RCNY § 5-25(g)(3)(a), the NYPD rule that limits holders of NYC Non-Resident Carry (“NC”) licenses to a single registered handgun.
The case is Hendrick v. New York City.
