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The Brady’s endorsed incumbent Congressmen Dan Goldman and Pat Ryan for re-election
Creating safer communities means electing leaders with courage, consistency, and a record of action.
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— Brady PAC (@Brady_PAC) February 17, 2026
Goldman is facing a potential primary from douche-bag Brad Lander.
The budget bill with Gov. Hochul’s antigun stuff is A-10005/S-9005.
Nassau Co. Exec. Bruce Blakeman kicked off his gubernatorial campaign with a big wet fart, initially picking Fulton Co. Sheriff Richard Giardino to be his running mate until a kerfuffle forced a change of plans. After some more back and forth, Blakeman went with Madison Co. Sheriff Todd Hood.
Blakeman is uninspiring due to his “moderate” beliefs, although I still believe he is a better candidate than Elise Stefanik. I have trouble believing she took her campaign seriously.
However, Larry Sharpe, who ran as the Libertarian candidate back in ’18, announced his intention to primary Blakeman for the Republican line. If he can petition his way onto the GOP ballot, I will support Sharpe in a primary.
Int 27-2026, relates to the development and distribution of materials on the risks of keeping a gun in the home.
Int 372-2026, eliminates the fees for firearm licenses and permits.
Int 414-2026, relates to the creation of a three-digit gun violence intervention hotline.
Res 156-2026, resolution calling on the President of the United States to reverse layoffs and cuts to vital federal agencies, CDC and programs to prevent and gun violence.
S-1455B, Enacts the “Safer Weapons, Safer Homes Act”; requires the Division of Criminal Justice Services to study the technological viability of personalized firearms, has been amended and resubmitted to Finance.
Companion A-1191B on 3rd Reading.
The Firearms Policy Coalition is looking for potential plaintiffs in New York for future legal action.
Here’s what they’re interested in:
I believe they are anticipating a win in the Wolford v. Lopez currently before SCOTUS.
Attorney Susan Chana Lask filed a federal civil rights action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York challenging prolonged administrative delays by New York City’s firearms licensing authorities that plaintiffs allege unlawfully burden rights protected by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Plaintiffs seek declaratory and injunctive relief based on allegations that the City routinely fails to grant or deny handgun license applications even within the six-month timeframe set out in New York Penal Law § 400.00, resulting in extended waits that plaintiffs allege delay the exercise of Second Amendment rights.
Here is a press release in support of the legal action by Councilwoman Vickie Paladino.
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A-1191B, Enacts the “Safer Weapons, Safer Homes Act”; requires the Division of Criminal Justice Services to study the technological viability of personalized firearms, has been amended on 3rd Reading. No companion.