New bill introduced to the City Council, INT 1029-2023, Requires firearms dealers to display a warning sign:
“… Every dealer in firearms and dealer in rifles and shotguns shall, in the place where rifles, shotguns, or firearms are displayed or where rifles, shotguns, or firearms are transferred to a purchaser, conspicuously post a notice stating: “A firearm in the home significantly increases the risk of suicide, homicide, death during domestic disputes, and unintentional deaths to children, household members, and others. If you or a loved one is experiencing distress or depression, call the Mobile Crisis Team at 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) or the National Suicide Hotline at 988.” Such signs must be unobstructed in their entirety. Such signs must be at least 8 inches by 11 inches and printed in no less than 36-point font …”
