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Legislative update

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End of session follies are in full swing:

  • S-362, Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm, passed the Senate. Companion A-3233.
  • S-399A, Makes it illegal for certain persons to possess or sell a pistol converter or a converted pistol, passed the Senate. Companion A-199A amended in Codes.
  • S-1026A, Relates to establishing a voluntary waiver of the right to purchase firearms, rifles or shotguns, passed the Senate. Companion A-198A has been Reported.
  • S-1472, Relates to certifying instructors in small arms practice, passed the Senate. No companion.
  • S-4277, Relates to prohibiting the possession of certain .50 caliber firearms, on 3rd Reading. No companion.
  • S-6121, Requires the preparation and dissemination of written materials regarding child access prevention and the safe storage of firearms; establishes such information shall be provided to students and/or persons in a parental relationship to such students at the beginning of each semester or quarter of the regular school year beginning on and after July 1, 2026, passed the Senate. Companion A-7566.
  • S-7236, Prohibits the purchase of ammunition if such purchaser failed a background check, is prohibited by federal law or is subject to a temporary or extreme risk protection order issued pursuant to article sixty-three-A of the civil practice law and rules, on 3rd Reading. Companion A-7983.

Last scheduled session day is Thursday June 12.

Not a good case

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All this is doing is creating more bad case law:

“A federal appeals court has ruled against a former publisher and political activist who wanted to buy guns. Sam Zherka was previously convicted of making a false statement to a bank and filing false tax returns. He argued that because those were nonviolent felonies, he should be allowed to own firearms. The court ruled the Second Amendment does not prevent Congress from disarming convicted felons. That decision upholds a lower court ruling. Zherka says he plans to take his case to the Supreme Court.”

I wish he would not do that.

Case is Zherka v. Bondi.

Newsbits

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Everytown lobbying update

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Everytown’s New York representative reports lobbying the majority conferences in the state legislature plus Jason Fuhrman from the Attorney General’s office on the following bills:

  • A-199/S-399, Makes it illegal for certain persons to possess or sell a pistol converter or a converted pistol.
  • A-1962B/S-3385, 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; requires the Office of Gun Violence Prevention to collect and analyze statistical and other information and data with respect to injuries or deaths of minors resulting from failure to safely store a firearm, rifle, or shotgun. Companion bill not in sync.
  • A-2084/S-1289, Establishes the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and the Gun Violence Advisory Council.

In addition, they report lobbying NYC Councilman David Carr on unspecified, “Issues related to public safety.” Carr currently co-sponsors Int 1008-2024, Eliminating the $340 fee for a license or permit to carry or possess a pistol or revolver in the City.

Voluntary waiver of rights on agenda

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Assembly Codes agenda for Thursday June 5:

  • A-198A, Relates to establishing a voluntary waiver of the right to purchase firearms, rifles or shotguns; requires the Division of State Police to maintain statewide records of individuals who have waived the right to purchase firearms, rifles, or shotguns and any revocations of such waivers. Companion S-1026A.

Gun Violence Awareness Month in the Bronx

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On Monday June 2 @ 11:00am Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark will join with antigun advocates for a press conference launching Gun Violence Awareness Month in the Bronx, Lou Gehrig Plaza, 161st Street between Walton Avenue and the Grand Concourse, Bronx.

Councilwoman Ung unhappy with CDC cuts

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Councilwoman Sandra Ung has introduced Res 892-2025 whining about “cuts to vital federal agencies.”

Included in the bill:

… Whereas, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) is predicted to lose 2,400 jobs or 20% of its staff in the coming months; and

Whereas, The CDC staff who have already been terminated include individuals who worked on programs to prevent drowning and gun violence, improve worker safety and test for sexually transmitted diseases; and …

I’m sure President Trump will get right on this.

Ryan wants to tackle gun violence

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As a State Senator, Sean Ryan supported pretty much every gun control scheme that ever came up for a vote. He aspires to be the Democrat nominee for Mayor of Buffalo and expresses a desire to “tackle gun violence” in his campaign ad:

Apparently all the gun control crap he voted for in Albany was unable to do that.

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Syracuse Mayoral candidates on guns

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The Post-Standard has an article on the candidates running for Mayor of Syracuse. They were asked this question:

“Mayor Ben Walsh started an office to reduce gun violence during his administration. Would you continue that office as mayor? Why or why not? If you’ll keep it, how would you change it?”

Here are relevant excerpts:

  • Thomas Babilon (R): “Syracuse has a problem with violence, not guns … The current efforts of the Office to Reduce Gun Violence are directed at violence prevention and a more appropriate name would be the Office of Community Violence Prevention. Some of the efforts of the office should be applauded … Other aspects of the program are questionable. Especially concerning is its use of “credible messengers” with questionable backgrounds and a lack of training as messengers to our at-risk youth … If it is to be sustained as an independent office of the mayor, its success must be demonstrated. While a version of the office is likely to continue under my administration for the purpose of managing state and federal pass-through grants, at this time the office has been unable to articulate any success that would justify its continued existence in its current for …”
  • Pat Hogan (D): “Yes, I would continue the office to reduce gun violence, but I would reshape it to focus more directly on equity, prevention, and community-driven solutions. Gun violence is a public health crisis that we cannot police our way out of. We need to invest in people …”
  • Chol Majok (D): “While I respect Mayor Walsh’s intent in creating the Office to Reduce Gun Violence, I will not continue the office in its current form — it will not be housed at City Hall. The strategies used by the current administration have fallen short. We must take a new direction that addresses violence directly and builds real trust and safety in our neighborhoods … My focus will be on measurable outcomes, real accountability, and partnerships that save lives. Rehabilitation services will be offered, but unlike the current administration, they will not be optional. Those who continue to bring violence to our neighborhoods will face strong and consistent consequences … Gun violence is not just a policing issue—it’s a public health and community trauma issue, and we must treat it that way …”
  • Sharon Owens (D): “Gun violence is a public health crisis. I won’t just continue the Mayor’s Office to Reduce Gun Violence (MORGV), I’ll make it stronger …”

There is a Democrat primary for the month. As I have frequent said, gun activists must participate in the election process, especially in urban Democrat enclaves. With that in mind, I believe the best choice in the primary is to vote for Majok. In the general, support Babilon.