All about guns, legislation and politics in New York
According to the Brady Bunch, New York is ranked #4 in the county with a score of 62 out of 100, giving us a 3 star rating. California is #1 with a score of 80 and 4 stars. New Jersey is #2 with 75 and Massachusetts is #3 with 65, both also having 3 star ratings.
Here’s Paul Helmke explaining this. He doesn’t seem to blink very much.
The Bodega Association of the United States is encouraging store owners to apply for NYC pistol licenses. According to the Daily News:
“… Luis Ducasse, head of the Bodega Association of the United States, has been targeting cornershops and delis in crime-ridden neighborhoods, handing out gun-license applications to owners … The pistol push began after at least 12 deli owners from the Bronx and Queens told Ducasse they were victims of an armed robbery in the last few weeks, he said. At least three deli workers were killed in robberies this winter, he said …”
Disgraceful. Where is Mayor Bloomberg on this? Nowhere to bee seen. As for the police:
“… The NYPD declined to comment on the recent deli robberies or Ducasse’s efforts. But Bronx officers recently trained deli operators how to best protect themselves, including adding better security cameras, keeping small amounts of cash in registers and avoiding confrontations …”
This is nice, but considering they have no legal obligation whatsoever to protect citizens, would it not be be better for police brass to stop playing politics and simply issue pistol licenses to whomever applies for them? There is absolutely no legal reason for them to force ordinary people to go through the abusive process they do now. They can issue unrestricted licenses right now to Joe Citizen just like they do for the rich and politically connected.
Took a round just above his left eye.
John Synder offers his thoughts:
” … Americans can be glad we enjoy the individual Second Amendment civil right to keep and bear arms. We may have to rely on that right now more than ever to be able to protect life and property from those who would do us and our loved ones harm …”
Words worth remembering.
The PolitickerNY has updated their story on Walmart selling guns with a position statement from a Walmart spokesman:
“… Steve Restivo, the director of community affaris for the big box retailer, points out that Walmart will not sell any guns or ammunition should they open a store in the five boroughs. “Walmart will not sell firearms in any future New York City store. We’re proud of our participation in ‘Mayors Against Illegal Guns’ and will remain committed to the safe and responsible sale of firearms in areas of the country where they are sold.” …”
I didn’t like shopping at Walmart before and this statement is another reason to avoid the chain.