A new bill was introduced last week in the legislature, A-7362.
From the memorandum:
“The SAFE Act was passed in the dead of night, under a “message of necessity” in order to reduce the ability for the public to review and comment on the bill. Responsible gun owners were completely excluded from the discussion.
As a result of the political makeup of the state, legislation is often adopted without input from those on both sides of the issue. Gun control is an especially divisive issue, with those who reside in cities having little exposure to the hunting and shooting traditions that are so important to many New Yorkers. This bill seeks to make sure that all perspectives are heard when proposals to restrict Second Amendment rights are considered.
This legislation would require that after introduction and a minimum of 30 days prior to voting on any bill related to gun control, the Senate and Assembly shall hold at least five public hearings throughout the state.”
A few thoughts on this idea:
First, the fact some legislators feel it necessary to introduce a bill telling the legislature to allow public comment on proposed legislation shows just how dysfunctional our state government has become.
Second, the Republicans (it’s a GOP bill) still don’t have either the brains or the balls to bring up the topic of having and carrying guns for legitimate self-defense. I don’t care about the upstate Fudds in their deer stand. I want to legally carry a gun in New York City for self-defense.
Third, if the bill’s sponsors think this is going to help them pacify irate constituents back home they are mistaken. All this does is highlight how weak and ineffective the Republican caucus is in Albany.
There is no companion bill in the upper chamber.