All about guns, legislation and politics in New York
There was a shooting in Buffalo yesterday and Governor Hochul is planning on trying to exploit it for political gain this week.
From her presser:
“… On Tuesday in Albany, we had already planned to be announcing a comprehensive gun package to address further loopholes that exist in our laws …”
BOHICA!
A-7939, Provides that the legislative body of the county of Westchester shall fix the fee to be charged for a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver and provide for the disposition of such fees, is on the Assembly Codes agenda for Tuesday @ 9:30am. Companion S-6659 is on 3rd Reading.
Mayor Eric Adams, acting as a proxy for Everytown, has sent a letter to the ATF asking they revoke the FFL of Polymer80.
From the presser:
“… “We must get ghost guns out of our communities, and those that manufacture them must be shut down,” said Mayor Adams. “Polymer80’s entire business operation presents a clear and present danger to public safety through New York and the entire country — not only selling guns, but also marketing an entire lifestyle brand that celebrates violence and lawlessness. As mayor of the largest city in America, a former police officer, and co-chair of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, I have a message for Polymer80: We will not surrender our city to a violent few. No one is above the law. And the law is coming for you.” …”
The City prohibited them in 2019 and the state followed suit in 2021 (here, here and here.)
Wednesday’s Newsbits:
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Some rumor-mongering: Westchester is planning on sending letters to all pistol license holders saying to ignore any restrictions on their licenses post SCOTUS 2A ruling.
A-837B, Requires the creation and imposition of restrictive commercial practices and stringent recordkeeping and reporting to prevent gun and ammunition sales to individuals with a criminal record, has been amended and resubmitted to Economic Development. Out of sync with companion S-8780.
This week’s legislative agenda:
Senate Codes, Monday 5/9 @ 11:30am
Gun control advocates will get a huge payout from the state according to this press release from the Governor:
“Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $6.3 million in federal funding that will allow seven programs in Brooklyn and Manhattan and Albany, Erie and Onondaga counties to expand their anti-gun violence work and increase critical services for victims and families. Administered by the New York State Office of Victim Services, the two-year grants will fund outreach staff to connect with victims and families, crisis responders, licensed social workers and other staff, as well as training, equipment and emergency funding for essential items such as clothing, housing and transportation expenses … Governor Hochul’s extension of Executive Order 211 allowed the Office of Victim Services to streamline its application process and work directly with programs interested in obtaining the funding. The following organizations will receive $6.36 million over two years: … New Yorkers Against Gun Violence (Manhattan): $580,000 … Office of Victim Services staff continue to work with other programs eligible for Community Violence Intervention Act funding and the agency is slated to award additional grants … New Yorkers Against Gun Violence are receiving OVS grants for the first time …”
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