Punishing Ortiz

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Following-up to Assemblyman Ortiz’s recent gun control advocacy comes this:

“The left-leaning Working Families Party will endorse progressive candidate Marcela Mitaynes in the upcoming race for Sunset Park’s assembly seat — hoping to oust Félix Ortiz, who had held the post for that past 25 years, the political organization exclusively told Brooklyn Paper …”

As with most other urban races the only way to have an impact, and punish Ortiz for pushing gun control, is to be involved in the Democrat primary.  Registered Dems out number Republicans ~9 to 1 in the district so whomever wins the primary will almost certainly win the general in November.  Running a Vote against Ortiz campaign, either by not showing up to support him, voting for Mitaynes or writing in another name, will at the very least cost him a lot of money trying to fend off his challenger.  Keeping his seat is all he cares about.  If promoting gun control forces him to put more time and effort into doing that, Ortiz may rethink whether or not is is worth it pushing the issue.

Jefferson Co. resolution opposing gun control legislation

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NNY360 reports:

“The Jefferson County Legislature denounced legislation that would infringe on the Second Amendment, but did not grant the sanctuary status sought by guns rights activists who faced them Tuesday. About 60 residents filled the pews of the Old Jefferson County Court House, most supporting a Second Amendment Sanctuary declaration that they hope would preempt future state gun control measures in the county … The Board of Legislators took no action towards the ordinance, but adopted a resolution declaring opposition toward laws that “would intentionally violate the inalienable rights of the people of Jefferson County.” Any laws that would implement the tracking, restriction, or confiscation of firearms, accessories and ammunition would be met with a call for repeal from the Legislature, according to the resolution. Legislature Chairman Scott A. Gray said the board evaluated and opted the resolution to underpin Second Amendment rights and reject “some onerous legislation at the state level.” The resolution referenced proposed legislation that would require gun owners to obtain no less than $1 million in liability insurance and limit the sale of ammunition for assault weapons. Mr. Gray, however, reiterated a previous claim that county officials cannot supercede state law, prompting his rejection of a sanctuary. All legislators approved the resolution save Allen T. Drake, who abstained …”

Here is a copy of the resolution.

Lewis Co. Board of Legislators Meeting

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Video from yesterday’s Board of Legislators meeting. 2A Sanctuary discussion starts at the 14:30 mark.

H/T: Patrick Morse

Newsbits

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Legislative update

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A-703, Prohibits the use of lead ammunition in the taking of wildlife on wildlife management areas, or any other state-owned land that is open for hunting and on land contributing surface water to the NYC water supply, has advanced to 3rd Reading. No Senate companion at this time.

A-8078C, Permits 4-H certified shooting sports instructors to supervise and instruct persons under sixteen years of age at shooting ranges, passed the Assembly. Companion S-6401B is on 3rd Reading.

S-4442B, Requires the Division of Criminal Justice Services to publish quarterly reports providing information related to firearms, rifles and shotguns used in the commission of crimes in the state of New York, has been amended and resubmitted to Finance.

S-7762, Enacts the Scott J. Beigel Unfinished Receiver Act, 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, now has a companion A-9945.

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, now has a companion bill A-9903.

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Wednesday ‘s Newsbits:

At 11:00am today Assemblyman Felix Ortiz will join gun control advocates in announcing and discussing a package of newly introduced legislation in the LCA Room 130, Legislative Office Building, Albany.

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Chris Fink for Congress 2A position statement

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News 12 Westchester reports:

“A first-time politician hopes his experience working with local governments on infrastructure projects and the environment will propel him to a congressional win. Chris Fink is the latest candidate to announce a campaign against Rep. Eliot Engel … Fink also supports  … increased background checks to buy a gun …”

More details are on his campaign website:

“Over 33,000 Americans die every year in gun-related crimes, which is unacceptable. Every single gun owner should be required to pass a background check and we should strengthen laws to prosecute people caught with an unregistered firearms. Furthermore, we should strictly enforce our current laws as the apply to both buyers and sellers of guns. Here in New York, we need better interstate law enforcement to block the ‘iron pipeline’ which floods our state with illegal guns pouring in from states that lack strong gun laws.”