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S-7064 & S-7065
It is usual for there to be 200+ gun control bills in Albany so I am not surprised when a new batch are (re)introduced year after year.
However, it is clear the Governor and legislature are looking to enact more gun control in 2020 and I have the feeling they are looking for something different so they can again claim they are the most “progressive” on the issue.
S-7064, Prohibits persons named on the No Fly List maintained by the Terrorist Screening Center administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation from obtaining or renewing a license to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms, and S-7065, Requires a purchaser of any firearm, rifle or shotgun to submit to a mental health evaluation and provide the seller with his or her approval to purchase such firearm, were just pre-filed for the ’20 session. They are reloads from previous years. I don’t know if the legislature will move them, but they do fit the bill of what I believe politicos are looking for.
Wayne County RES 512-19
The Wayne County Board of Supervisors recently passed RES 512-19 which calls upon the state legislature to makes changes to the so-called SAFE Act with respect to requiring all firearms seizures be done with a court order and that any person who has their firearms seized has the right to know the name of the accuser making claims which the court order is based upon.
This sounds reasonable and because of that the legislature won’t do it.
Tish James’ 2019 Year in Review
Attorney General Tish James released a self-aggrandizing 2019 Year in Review report highlighting how wonderful she is. It’s 61 pages long and lists “accomplishments” such as “Combating Gun Violence”:
Gun violence is a public health epidemic in New York and across the nation. Every loss of life and injury from gun violence is a devastating reminder of our shared responsibility to face this crisis head on and to support the communities that have suffered from its effects. Attorney General James is committed to catching criminals who traffic illegal weapons onto our streets, and holding them accountable. She has taken legal action to protect states’ rights to enact common sense gun safety regulations, including leading a multistate coalition to protect New York’s right to implement these critical measures, which is currently being heard by the United States Supreme Court. She has also partnered with law enforcement agencies across the state to host gun buyback programs and get illegal guns out of our communities. She will continue to pursue every avenue available to reduce gun violence in New York.
And “Stopping the Sale of Ghost Guns”:
The New York Attorney General’s Office was the first law enforcement agency in the nation to charge people for selling so-called ghost guns, or guns that are manufactured from parts sold over the Internet. These guns do not have serial numbers, so they are untraceable by law enforcement. Continuing on these enforcement efforts, in September 2019, Attorney General James directed 16 websites to cease and desist selling nearly complete assault weapons to consumers in New York. Attorney General James will continue to go after those that skirt the law to manufacture illegal and deadly assault weapons.
All of this is a set up for a future run either for Governor or Senate some time down the road.
Unfortunately I suspect next year’s report will include successful legal action taken against the NRA.
2019 Everytown & BradyPAC donations
As 2019 comes to a close, it is time to look back and see where the gun control money has been flowing to our Congressional delegation.
- 6/27/2019, Jerrold Nadler, $2500 Primary.
- 7/26/2019, Pete King, $1500 Primary. Has since announced he is not seeking re-election next year.
- 9/25/2019, Carolyn Maloney, $2500 Primary.
- 6/29/2019, Carolyn Maloney, $2000 Primary.
- 6/30/2019, Max Rose, $2800 General, $1000 Primary.
- 6/30/2019, Northville Industries Executive Gene Bernstein -> Max Rose, $1000 Primary.
- 7/20/2019, Brady Campaign Board Chair Kevin Quinn -> Max Rose, $2800 General, $1800 Primary.
- 7/25/2019, Antonio Delgado, $2000 Primary.
- 8/2/2019, Gregory Meeks, $2000 Primary.
- 9/30/2019, Max Rose, $4000 Primary.
As far as a I know the only two looking at Democrat party primaries next year are Nadler and Maloney.
Newsbits
Monday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
- With a Wave of Retirements, It’s Looking Grim for State Senate Republicans in 2020
- Rochester Democrat Enters SD-61 Race
- Greenpoint activist views to unseat 47-year incumbent Lentol
Legislation:
Politics:
A-8870 introduced
Another bill regulating the sale/possession of “unfinished frames or receivers” has been introduced in the Assembly by Carrie Woerner (D-113), A-8870.
The bill requires sales go through a licensed dealer with background check done on the purchaser and requires the dealer keep records of such transfers. In addition, if there is no serial number on the frame, the dealer is required to add one which has been approved by the Superintendent of the New York State Police.
There is no companion in the Senate yet.
Statewide gun buyback program goes into effect
Bill A-2685/S-2449, Municipal gun buyback program, goes into effect today and the antis were celebrating:
This is nonsense and they know it.
See this article from 2015, “NYPD holding fewer gun buyback events”, and this one from 2017, “Gun buybacks get headlines, but there’s no evidence they reduce crime, researchers say.”
Newsbits
Wednesday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
- Nyack Official Announces Run For 38th NY Senate Seat
- Dems look to fill Robach-sized hole in Senate
- MSNBC’s Mimi Rocah said she’s raised $111K in week since Westchester DA campaign launch
Legislation:
NRA:
- Inside Wayne LaPierre’s Battle for the N.R.A.
- NRA board member and former president Marion Hammer obtained low-interest loan from affiliate she leads
Politics:
Tannerite bill to Governor
A-4452/S-1456, Prohibits the storage, use, or purchase of the explosive Tannerite or similar products sold under a different name without the proper license, has been sent to Governor Cuomo for signing. No word as to when he will do that.
The fee for such a license to be set at a minimum of $50 per year.