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S-446, Establishes the “Safe Homes Act” authorizing law enforcement to remove firearms found on the premises where there has been a report of domestic violence.
S-7762, Enacts the “Scott J. Beigel Unfinished Receiver Act”, relates to unfinished frames or receivers; establishes the crimes of criminal sale of an unfinished frame or receiver in the first, second and third degrees as class C, D and E felonies, respectively.
S-7763, Enacts the “Jose Webster Untraceable Firearms Act”, criminalizes the sale of ghost guns and requires gunsmiths to register and serialize firearms, rifles, shotguns, and unfinished frames or receivers they assemble or manufacture.

UPDATE: Legislative sessions have been canceled today due to corona hysterics.

Stand Your Ground companion introduced

On: March 12, 2020 By: admin

An Assembly companion has been introduced to the Stand Your Ground bill, A-10114.

As with the Senate version, it’s a Republican-only bill, meaning it’s going nowhere.

First ad for Adam Schleifer for Congress

On: March 11, 2020 By: admin

First candidate to run an ad in CD-17 for the Democrat primary.

“Gun violence” mentioned at 0:20.

Courts Reject Effort To Allow Release Of “Ghost Gun” Files

On: March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 By: admin

Following up to Sunday’s video on the courts blocking release of 3D-printed gun files are press statements from the New York and Washington State Attorney Generals touting their win.

Courts Reject Trump Administration’s Effort To Allow Release Of 3D-Printed “Ghost Gun” Files:

… “Ghost Guns threaten the safety of every man, woman, and child in America,” said Attorney General James. “We filed this lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from making it easier for our schools, our offices, and our places of worship from turning into killing fields, and, thanks to the court, the president has been rebuffed in his attempt to cater to the one constituency he cares about: the gun lobby. We must finally put an end to the senseless cycle of gun deaths that we’ve seen in Parkland, Las Vegas, Charleston, Orlando, Pittsburgh, Aurora, El Paso, Virginia Beach, Newtown, and so many other devastated communities.” …

Judge blocks new Trump Administration effort to allow release of 3D-printed ghost guns in AG Ferguson lawsuit:

“A federal judge has granted Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s request to block the Trump Administration’s latest effort to allow 3D-printed gun files to be released on the internet. These files would allow plug-and-play access to 3D-print unregistered, untraceable firearms that can also be very difficult to detect, even with a metal detector. Untraceable firearms are sometimes called “ghost guns.” … “These downloadable guns are unregistered and very difficult to detect, even with metal detectors,” Ferguson said. “If the Trump Administration has its way, these ghost guns will be available to anyone regardless of age, mental health or criminal history. For the second time, we have blocked that effort in court. We will keep fighting back against this unlawful, dangerous policy as many times as it takes.” …”

Stand Your Ground legislation introduced

On: March 9, 2020 By: admin

“Stand Your Ground” legislation has been introduced to the Senate as S-7915.

From The Justification statement:

“The Second Amendment is designed for protective use by the people of the United States of America. Currently, New York statute states that the only place where the duty of retreating is removed is their own dwelling. This bill seeks to expand the places where lawful firearm owners can protect themselves and others.”

This isn’t exactly correct. New York has a strong affirmative defense clause which basically protects individuals using force in self-defense anywhere. Unlike other states where SYG was passed it hasn’t been an issue in New York because of this.

The bill was drafted by the newly formed New York State Firearms Association which is looking to establish itself in the state.

There’s nothing wrong with the bill itself. The problems are institutional:

It’s a Republican-only bill, meaning it’s DOA. Republicans won’t push for it and Democrats won’t go near it.
It’s an “upstate” bill, meaning it’s DOA without any buy in from “downstate” where the vast majority of residents live.
Antigun Republicans will sign on to it in an attempt to hide their true record on the issue. Notice that John Flanagan is co-sponsor.

David DiPietro will be introducing an Assembly companion soon.