Back in October Assemblyman Walter Mosley announced he joined the NRA to learn more about the other side.
Today I met him in his Albany office. A few observations:
- I believe he is sincere in learning about the other side of the argument. I told him he is the first such legislator to consider doing that in the 25 years I’ve been following gun politics.
- He said he did receive a little negative feedback back home after joining NRA.
- He is planning on attending the annual meeting in Louisville and the legal seminar.
- He does not have any first hand experience shooting. He has only handled a gun belonging to a relative.
- He has limited knowledge of firearms laws outside the state. He has spoken with the local DA and with one out of state. I told him at some point in the future NYC law is going to change either through Congressional action (reciprocity) and/or court cases (Peruta, Kolbe, etc.).
Overall, I think he is a decent enough guy. Hopefully he will keep his open mind.