A-1962B, Enacts “Francesco’s law” which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person, has advanced to 3rd Reading. No companion.
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Hochul goes after 3D printed guns
There are already a number of bills pertaining to this. I’ll know sometime later which ones she specifically wants as part of this.
One of the most retarded members of the legislature is already salivating over this:
With Trump gutting gun violence prevention programs + the ATFE, it's critical that we pass my bill banning the manufacture of 3D guns in #NYS.
Glad to have the support of@GovKathyHochul, @ManhattanDA, law enforcement, @MomsDemand & other advocates in making this a reality. pic.twitter.com/Lo2iQCmkPm
— Linda B. Rosenthal “the #OriginalRosenthal” (@LindaBRosenthal) January 7, 2026
Bragg supports defendant in Wolford v. Lopez
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg has filed an amicus brief in support of the defendant in Wolford v. Lopez. The Hawaiian law in question is similar to New York’s law prohibiting carrying firearms onto private property unless the property owner has previously consented.
I think SCOTUS is going to shoot down the law which will open up our law to a new legal challenge. We should get a decision by June.
Newsbits
Wednesday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
Jurisprudence:
- ACLU Joins Supreme Court Challenge to Gun Ban for Marijuana Users
- The DOJ Assails D.C.’s ‘Assault Weapon’ Ban As an Arbitrary, Historically Ungrounded Gun Law
- Major Gun Cases in 2026 Pose Questions for Courts Nationwide
Legislation:
Politics:
Something to think about
It occurs to me that the reason Bruce Blakeman is running for Governor is not because Republicans think he can defeat Kathy Hochul, but to retain/pick up GOP Congressional seats in Nassau and Westchester, maybe the Hudson Valley.
Stefanik out
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced she is dropping out of the governor’s race and will not seek reelection to Congress.
Good riddance. Her campaign was laughably bad.
Roughly 3/4 of the population lives in Albany and south with 2/3 south of I-84. She made one appearance in Dutchess prior to officially announcing her campaign and one appearance in Rockland after. You cannot win by refusing to campaign where the voters actually live.
Newsbits
Saturday’s Newsbits:
Jurisprudence:
- NYC gun buyers raise Second Amendment appeal over licensing rules
- Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation Files Brief Defending Second Amendment Rights at the Supreme Court
- Full 3rd Circ. Will Review NJ ‘Sensitive Places’ Gun Law
Legislation:
NRA:
Politics:
- New York Understandably Seeing Surge in Second Amendment Interest, Gun Purchases
- Congressman Joe Morelle presses federal law enforcement on gun safety failures
- NYC Council committee criticizes Inna Vernikov for bringing gun to protest, but doesn’t censure her
- Message From NY Child Welfare Agency to Local Governments: Lock Up Guns to Keep Kids Safe
- Why Gun Groups Oppose Transgender Gun Bans
2nd elected official calls for exorcising gun rights
For only the second time an elected official from New York has publicly called for citizens to exercise their 2A rights for self-defense.
Inside this article from the Post is this statement from Councilwoman Inna Vernikov:
“Gun-toting Republican Brooklyn lawmaker Inna Vernikov won’t face repercussions for bringing a firearm to a pro-Palestinian college rally — despite tough talk from progressive City Council members … “Carrying a weapon into public assembly, especially an assembly which consists of masked supporters of ‘Globalize the Intifada,’ is not only appropriate, but is necessary,” she said. “With the incoming [Mayor-elect Zohran] Mamdani admin, where criminals will be set free and law-abiding citizens punished, I urge law-abiding New Yorkers to exercise our Second Amendment rights,” she said …”
She ain’t kidding either:
Lady. Lady. https://t.co/tpwD25pJfy pic.twitter.com/JGlHQT9oKY
— Yael Bar tur (@yaelbt) December 9, 2025
S-260A amended in Senate
S-260A, Relates to Extreme Risk Protection Orders; defines “exception”, has been amended in Judiciary.
Companion A-3384 not in sync.
Blakeman announces gubernatorial bid
Nassau Co. Exec. Bruce Blakeman has announced his intention to seek the GOP nomination for governor next year, potentially setting up a primary against party favorite Elise Stefanik.
This was entirely predictable given the poor campaign performance Stefanik has given thus far. Roughly 2/3 of the voters live south of I-84 and 3/4 south of Albany. As far as I know Stefanik has made only one appearance in Dutchess and one in Rockland. A Republican needs at least a third of the City vote and I have not seen any indication from her that she is even interested in trying to garner that. Hence, Blakeman’s announcement.
Blakeman is not a friend of 2A but he may end up being the better choice for gun voters if Stefanik does not get her stuff together real soon.