All about guns, legislation and politics in New York
A court case in the 4th Circuit may have an effect down the line in New York.
One provision of the so-called SAFE Act was to raise the age to obtain a pistol license to 21. The 4th Circuit court just ruled that prohibiting 18-20 year olds from purchasing handguns is unconstitutional. New York is in the 2nd Circuit so the ruling doesn’t apply here, however, it is in conflict with an earlier ruling in the 5th Circuit leading to a possible SCOTUS challenge at some point.
Tuesday’s Newsbits:
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Eric Adams won the Democrat primary making him likely the next Mayor of NYC. While being interviewed by CNN they reported:
“… On the issue of gun control, Adams also said it the focus should not only be on assault rifles, but also on handguns. “The numbers of those who are killed by handguns are astronomical and if we don’t start having real federal legislation, matched with states and cities, we’re never going to get this crisis understand control,” he said …”
What he means by that is unclear to me.
Adams is up against Curtis Sliwa in the general election. I cannot recall Sliwa ever calling for 2A reforms.
Thursday’s Newsbits:
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New bill introduction today A-8149, Provides for the posting of firearm signage in certain areas:
“… IN AREAS IN WHICH THE RATE OF GUN VIOLENCE IS ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE, THE DIVISION SHALL NOTIFY THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY SERVING SUCH AREA TO POST SIGNAGE IN THE FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE DIVISION …”
I have read so much stupid legislative shit over the years, but this is right near the top. What exactly is this supposed to accomplish?
Governor Cuomo held a press conference/media event today to sign the gun manufacturers/dealers liability bill A-6762B/S-7196 into law.
During his presser, he declared a “Disaster Emergency” on “gun violence”:
“A surge in gun violence across cities across New York led Gov. Andrew Cuomo to declare a state of emergency Tuesday. The move, which Cuomo called a disaster emergency, means New York can bolster its law enforcement presence in cities where the shootings are on the rise and put additional state resources to crime-ridden areas, he said. Additionally, he said a new gun-violence prevention office will be established within the state Health Department, require police agencies to better report where the shootings are happening and establish a new council on gun violence reduction …”
I predict in the very near future the state will file a lawsuit against one or more gun makers based upon this nuisance theory in the bill. It will go all the way to SCOTUS before the law will be overturned based upon the PLCCA.
The Greene County Legislature passed RES 149-2021 at their last meeting calling for Gov. Cuomo to veto the gun industry liability bill A-6762B/S-7196.
This is at least the 3rd municipality to do this. Unfortunately I don’t think it Cuomo will be persuaded by this.