NYC Council District 5 primary recommendation

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Getting involved with NYC elections isn’t hard for 2A activists. It really just requires making a decision as to which is the “best” candidate to vote for in any given race. That often means choosing the least-worse candidate, but it doesn’t matter. Elections are a choice, not a referendum on the issue.

In the June 22 Democrat primary for Council District 5 the choice is simple: Vote for anyone but Kim Moscaritolo. According to her bio: She spent two years as the Legislative Committee Chair of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, lobbying elected officials in Albany and fighting for gun safety throughout the state.

That is totally unacceptable. There are 7 candidates running in that race and with low turnout anyone can win. 2A victory shall be defined as Moscaritolo losing.

Tish James on NRA bankruptcy dismissal

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NRA bankruptcy filing dismissed

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The NRA’s bankruptcy filing has been dismissed by the Texas judge who agreed with AG Tish James that NRA is using this bankruptcy case to address a regulatory enforcement problem, not a financial one.

S-50, manufacturers’ reporting, Reported

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S-50, Relates to manufacturers’ reporting the sale or distribution of firearms, has been Reported.

No action on companion A-2560.

NYAGV’s press conference

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Here is video from NYAGV’s online press conference from last week:

Newsbits

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Monday’s Newsbits:

Senate Codes Agenda for Monday May 10 @ 11:30am:

  • S-50, Relates to manufacturers’ reporting the sale or distribution of firearms

Elections:

Jurisprudence:

NRA:

Politics:

Coppolecchia v. O’Neill

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Staring down the possibility of the Sullivan Act being stuck down by SCOTUS, a judge upheld the NYPD’s denial of an application to renew a carry pistol license in the case of Coppolecchia v. O’Neill.

H/T: Firearms Policy Coalition.

PLCAA repeal introduced in Congress

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H.R.2814/S.1338, Repeals the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provides for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings, has been introduced in Congress with co-sponsors Congressman Tom Suozzi, Carolyn Maloney and Ritchie Torres in the House and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in the Senate.

A-5728 advances

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A-5728, Prohibits the use of lead ammunition in the taking of wildlife on state-owned land and on land contributing surface water to the New York City water supply, has advanced to 3rd Reading and is on the floor calendar.

Companion S-5058 remains on 3rd Reading.