S-51, Includes attachments to electronic devices within the meaning of the term “imitation weapon”, passed the Senate. No companion.
S-687, Clarifies the definition of imitation weapon, passed the Senate. Companion A-3998 Reported on February 2.
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Westchester license fee update
I have been told that Nader Sayegh is also opposed to the Westchester “home rule” bill A-7939/S-6659.
County Executive George Latimer and Captain Frank Donovan in the firearms licensing department are the ones still pushing it.
People need to get on Assembly bill sponsor Steve Otis’s case and get him to lay off on the bill as well as Sandy Galef who I do not believe has articulated a position on it yet.
Setting up the microstamping bill
The Daily News has a most likely ghost-written op-ed calling for the legislature to enact microstamping.
It will effectively block all sales of new pistols as the tech doesn’t work and cannot be implemented.
Current bill numbers are A-7926, which has been on 3rd Reading since January, and S-4116.
Legislative update
S-6659, Relates to fees charged for a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver in the county of Westchester, and S-8164, Establishes the crime of unlawful storage of a firearm leading to use in the commission of a crime, have been Reported.
As expected, the Republican bills have been held in Codes.
Light political theater
It’s that time of year where Republicans in Albany engage in some light political theater to show gun owners that they care about them.
The following gun bills are on Assembly Codes agenda for Monday:
- A-3505, Requires that no applications, or the literature given therewith, shall be approved, distributed or used in any capacity if they contain an explicit written warning regarding ownership or use of a firearm.
- A-3538, Provides that a license to possess a pistol or revolver shall permit the licensee to carry such weapon concealed.
- A-4790, Allows individuals duly licensed out-of-state to carry a pistol or firearm, authority to carry such weapon within New York state for a limited duration with proper documentation.
None of these are going anywhere. They will be held over in committee with little to no discussion. Republicans have been following this script for decades.
If the Republicans really wanted to show 2A supporters they care, they would make a Motion to Discharge on each of these bills like Senate Democrats used to do for their gun control bills. They still won’t be voted on, but the sponsors could spend some time on the floor talking up 2A and making antis defend their positions.
Don’t expect this to happen.
Newsbits
Saturday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
Jurisprudence:
Legislation:
- Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Second Amendment Rights
- Senator Proposes Tougher Penalty For Gun Possession
Politics:
Senate Codes agenda
Senate Codes agenda for Monday April 25 @ 11:30am:
She’s cracking down on illegal guns
Rob Astorino Meet & Greet
Rob Astorino will be at Virtual Precision Firearms Training on Wednesday 4/20 from 1:00pm to 1:30pm, 90 Main Street in Massena.
Westchester license fee update
I have been told that the “home rule” bill allowing Westchester to set their own firearms license fees, A-7939/S-6659, will come to the floor for a vote and will pass, but both Tom Abinanti and Amy Paulin will vote against it.
Normally if a “home rule” bill doesn’t have the support of electeds from the county it won’t come up, but this is what I have been told is the deal right now.