Here is a draft copy of the proposed Saratoga Springs’ ordinance prohibiting carrying while intoxicated (PDF).
Don’t be surprised if other municipalities introduce similar bills even though state law prohibits them from enacting their own gun laws.
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DiPerna-Gillen v. Ryba
A good 2A decision from the courts. A more detailed write-up is at The Volokh Conspiracy, “Petitioner’s Second Amendment Rights Are Not Dependent on Her Spouse’s Acquisition …“, but here is the gist of it:
“… The court’s main point was that, given the decision in Bruen, which came down while the appeal was pending, petitioner had a constitutionally protected right to carry, even without a showing of special need …”
More info here too, “Matter of DiPerna-Gillen v Ryba.”
Newsbits
Friday’s Newsbits:
Armed Citizen:
Jurisprudence:
Politics:
- New Research by the Ad Council Research Institute and The Joyce Foundation Uncovers Public Knowledge & Attitudes Toward Extreme Risk Protection Orders and Identifies How to Effectively Empower Americans to Utilize These Gun Violence Prevention Laws
- What you need to know about New York’s red-flag gun law
- Small group opposing upcoming gun show amid city’s rising violence
- Flow of guns into state driving up Syracuse crime rate, mayor says
- Gunning for us: Out-of-state weapons fuel firearm violence in New York City
- Guns in NYC Crime Mostly from Out-of-State Sales
- A look at Albany County’s gun-buyback program
Warning sign bill introduced
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 …”
Saratoga Springs to consider prohibiting carrying while intoxicated
A local ordinance prohibiting carrying a firearm while drunk, high will be introduced at the next scheduled meeting of the Saratoga Springs City Council on May 2 @ 7:30pm.
Pistol Permits application and training changed
Gun storage
Some shameless self promotion, “Gun Storage – 25 Experts Share The Most Common Mistakes.“
Budget follies
The state budget is weeks late and that has been holding up action on other issues. It appears they will finalize it soon and a bunch of gun bills have either been amended and/or companions introduced over the last few days. I believe they will start taking them up right after the budget bills are passed.
Lead hunting ammo bill moving
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Thursday’s Newsbits:
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