Here is the 2024 voter guide from WCFOA.
Be sure to support Mike Lawler for CD-17. I don’t live in the district but I did send him a campaign contribution.
Rye to promote mandatory storage
The City of Rye and the Rye School District will discuss promoting mandatory firearms storage at their regular scheduled City Council meeting on Wednesday, October 23 @ 6:30pm.
RES 600-2024
Another gun control resolution was just introduced to the City Council by Councilwoman Julie Menin.
RES 600-2024, Calls on Congress to pass and the President to sign a law to set minimum age to buy all firearms from licensed dealers or private individuals at 21.
Newsbits
Friday’s Newsbits:
Jurisprudence:
- Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to Biden Administration’s Limits on ‘Ghost Guns’
- Federal judge: NY can’t ban licensed gun owners from carrying firearms into supermarkets, other private businesses
Legislation:
- Citing May 14 racist massacre, Hochul signs 6 state laws intended to stem gun violence
- Politicians & Gun Control Activists Hail Passage of Additional New York State Gun Control Bills into Law
- Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords joins New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for the signing of new gun safety laws
- How package of gun laws raises red flags in New York state
- New NYS law requires gun stores to post signs warning of potential risks
- New gun laws in NY come with new gun labels
Politics:
FPC wins lawsuit challenging public carry bans
The Firearms Policy Coalition and Second Amendment Foundation scored a win against Gov. Hochul’s public carry bans with their lawsuit Christian v. James.
The lawsuit asked a federal court to enjoin various provisions of the law prohibiting carrying firearms in public parks, on public transportation, and on private property unless otherwise posted.
Hochul signs more gun control bills
Here is the press release.
Here are the bills which have been signed:
- A-2882/S-6649, Relates to warnings to be posted and provided by firearms dealers.
- A-5873/S-3340, Relates to the reporting of Extreme Risk Protection Orders.
- A-7717B/S-8589A, Relates to who can be a petitioner for an Extreme Risk Protection Order.
- A-9862A/S-8479A, Requires payment card networks to use certain merchant category-codes for firearm dealers.
- A-10053A/S-7365B, Requires reasonable controls and procedures to be taken to prevent the installation and use of a pistol converter.
- A-10356A/S-9760, Relates to the safe storage of firearms and child access prevention.
Here is the dog-and-pony show:
Candidate ratings
NSSF posted their candidate ratings. Bear in mind these ratings are based upon how they supported the firearms industry. My thoughts:
- Tim Kennedy was ok when he was in the Erie county legislature, then followed the heard when he got to Albany. Being generous, I’d give him a D.
- Nick Langworthy was completely worthless when he was NYGOP poobah so his A+ is excessive. A C is more like it.
- Nicole Malliotakis does not deserve a C+. I’d give her a D+ at best.
New Yorkers Against Gun Violence posted their candidate endorsements. They’re all garbage people. Vote for their opponents no matter who they are.
Newsbits
Saturday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
Jurisprudence:
Legislation:
- Scattershot: Hochul signs rifle hunting measure for Niagara County
- Ortt statement on passage of Niagara County big game hunting by rifle bill
Politics:
Update on proposed Westchester fees
From WCFOA:
SUBJECT: Westchester BOL meeting of September 30, 2024
Dozens of gun owners took the time to attend the September 30, 2024 Westchester County Board of Legislators meeting, regarding the proposed clearly excessive fee increases for pistol licenses and services.
Many valid and constructive suggestions and comments were made by those in attendance. Many more were waiting to comment on the County’s WebEx electronic platform, but unfortunately it was not operating.
In view of the turnout and comments, the Board delayed any vote on the proposal and held it over to the Monday, October 7, 2024 meeting. At that time we hope that the proposal will be re-committed to the Legislation Committee for revision, and that gun owners will have input on any decisions.
Thanks to all who took the time to attend, and also those who tried to attend electronically, to affect the outcome of this proposal. Hopefully we will achieve a more fair and reasonable outcome for Westchester’s gun owners.
We will advise on the progress of the issue.
Here is a video of yesterday’s meeting. Jump to the 43 minute mark.
No Constitutional violation
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve said 2A advocates need to be involved with elections at all levels.
Here’s the latest reason:
“New York’s ban on body armor does not violate an individual’s constitutional right to bear arms because no such right exists, according to the attorney representing Monroe County DA Sandra Doorley. The unusual legal argument by Deputy County Attorney Robert Shoemaker was part of Doorley’s answer to a federal lawsuit challenging the legality of New York’s ban on the public sale and purchase of body armor. “There was and will be no Constitutional violation in enforcing the statute because the phrase ‘bear arms’ is a 1791-era idiom referring to military or militia service,” Shoemaker wrote. “Plaintiffs have failed to plead their involvement in a militia.” …”
Outrageous.
“… Doorley, through a spokesperson, declined comment on Shoemaker’s argument and referred questions to the county law department. A county spokesperson did not immediately respond to messages …”
There’s nothing they can say.
“… Shoemaker is an enrolled Democrat …”
I’m shocked.
“… Doorley has been a Republican since 2015 she had been enrolled as a Democrat but switched parties during her bid for a second term in office. Their respective positions on gun rights was not immediately known …”
We know what their position is.
“… Doorley has previously supported pro-Second Amendment candidates for office, including the 2022 gubernatorial contender Lee Zeldin, a Republican who has an A-rating for gun rights support from the National Rifle Association. She was initially offered the role of campaign co-chair before being advised against doing so by the District Attorney’s Association of the State of New York …”
Dodged that bullet.