Shaffer v. Quattrone
The Firearms Policy Coalition has filed a new lawsuit, Shaffer v. Quattrone, challenging New York’s prohibition on non-residents carrying handguns.
More money down the drain
The Clown Council continues to pour taxpayer monies down the drain. New Yorkers Against Gun Violence is allocated $120,000 in the FY2025 budget.
Not news
From MidHudsonNews.com:
“Following a spate of murders centered on domestic violence incidents, State Senator Peter Harckham announced Wednesday his intention to reintroduce legislation requiring police officers to take temporary custody of firearms when responding to reports of family or domestic violence …”
This isn’t news. Legislators almost automatically reintroduce the same bills year after year after year. My guess is either Harckham is looking for some positive press and/or some interest group is looking to push their pet issue.
Lawler floated as gubernatorial candidate
Congressman Mike Lawler’s name is being floated as a possible ’26 Republican gubernatorial candidate.
I can support that.
Newsbits
Saturday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
- Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Commit to Protecting the Fundamental Freedoms of All New Yorkers as President-Elect Trump Prepares to Take Office
- Meet New York’s incoming Assemblymembers
Legislation:
- Kamala Harris Is Weaponizing Banks Against American Gun Owners. We Won’t Stand for It | Opinion
- Critics say proposed environmental law would shut down NY’s outdoor gun ranges
Politics:
- Biden wants Medicaid doctors to talk to parents about firearms
- Port Jefferson bans staff from carrying weapons while on duty after unattended firearm found in village hall
- ‘Catering to all kinds’: Staten Island gun shop opens for business, offering firearms, ammunition and more
- Erie County announces expansion of pistol permit services
Proposed North Collins shooting range ordinance
The Town of North Collins has proposed a local law regulating shooting ranges.
Election coda
Donald Trump won re-election claiming both the electoral college and the popular vote. He didn’t win the state, but did very well in New York.
Republicans took the majority in the Senate and appear to have picked up seats in the House.
Locally, Republicans lost some Congressional seats, but picked up a State Senate seat in Brooklyn taking away the Democrats super-majority in the upper chamber.
WCFOA endorsed Susan Cacace won the county D.A. race.
Democrats aren’t taking their loss well, Kamala’s campaign is $20 million in the red, and legacy media pundits are losing their shit.
It was a good day.
Westchester D.A. candidates on guns
The Examiner has an article on the Westchester D.A. race. Here are relevant responses on gun issues from candidates Susan Cacace and John Sarcone:
“… Obtaining a gun in Westchester involves a multistep process that can take up to a year in some cases. But the process is part of New York law, which has the strictest gun laws in the country, according to Cacace. “People are entitled to own a gun under the Second Amendment,” she said. “In Westchester County gun permit applicants have to go through a long waiting period. Legislation now requires municipalities to advise pistol permit applicants to store guns properly. Westchester has been doing that since the 2021 law. They are ahead of the game.” …”
“… Sarcone said he would shorten the waiting period for law-abiding citizens applying for gun permits. “If they do a background check and it comes back clean you should get your license without having to wait,” he said. “If you have former convictions or a history of mental illness, you don’t get a permit. Firearms in the hands of criminals is insane.” …”
WCFOA is support Cacace based upon her judicial record handling pistol licenses.
Newsbits
Saturday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
- Trump and Harris’ policy plans and views on gun control for the 2024 election
- The N.R.A. Again Cuts Back on Top Grades for Congressional Candidates
- Giffords’ New York Hypocrisy Shows Their Disdain for Voters
Jurisprudence:
- US Supreme Court orders new look at Pennsylvania youth gun restrictions
- Federal appeals court upholds N.Y. gun laws regarding bans in ‘sensitive areas’
Legislation:
- State leaders, lawmakers react to Gov. Hochul’s latest gun violence legislation
- N.Y. Governor Signs MCC Bill into Law ‘For Us to Monitor Gun and Ammunition Sales’
- Governor Signs Bill to Track Sportsmen’s Credit Card Purchases
Politics: