All about guns, legislation and politics in New York
Kevin Parker is a piece of garbage for a lot of reasons, gun control being the least of them.
It appears there will be an opportunity next year to boot him from office:
Democratic District Leader Josue Pierre set up a campaign account this week to run for the seat currently held by State Sen. Kevin Parker, BOE records show. pic.twitter.com/RCtL4TNrih
— Josefa Velasquez (@J__Velasquez) July 26, 2019
With low primary turnout gun owners can push him out.
Congresswoman Maloney tries to intimidate a BB&T executive over their lack of a specific gun control policy for dealing with the firearms industry at a Congressional hearing today:
I’m not surprised to see Everytown was behind A-7752/S-6151, although the sheer number of people they lobbied on the bill is impressive.
From their disclosure report,on the Assembly bill they lobbied:
On the Senate bill they lobbied:
Notice they wasted no time with any Republicans. They are a total non-factor in the legislative process.
Figuring out which judicial candidates to support can be difficult if they don’t already have an established record as many of them will refuse to answer direct questions regarding 2A. Absent a record on guns, as a general rule, gun owners are better off backing those candidates with declared personal interests in firearms/shooting.
The Star-Gazettee offers one such candidate up:
“The Schuyler County Democratic and Republican committees have endorsed candidates for county judge. The Republican Committee has endorsed Steven Getman, current Schuyler County attorney … He is an endowment life member of the NRA and a member of Schuyler County SCOPE, Shooters Committee On Political Education. He also is a member of the Millport Hunting and Fishing Club, Community Conservation Club and the Watkins Glen-Montour Falls Lions Club …”
Friday’s Newsbits:
Volunteer coordinator needed for Wyoming County Fair August 10-17. Volunteer would be responsible to set up / organize staff / take down the “Assemblyman DiPietro” booth in the commercial building. Email Vanessa at Dipietro4you@gmail.com if you are interested in the coordinator position or to volunteer to man the booth during Fair week.
Legislation:
NRA:
Politics:
Assemblyman David DiPietro will hold an “Albany Update Forum” on Saturday, July 27th at 10:00am at the Strykersville Fire Hall.
Topics will include recently passed gun control legislation. Guests include Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard and County Clerk Mickey Kearns.
For more information call Bill Walters at 716-457-9355.
A-7752/S-6151, relates to the transport of pistols or revolvers by licensees, has been signed by Governor Cuomo.
Now we wait and see if this derails the lawsuit against New York City.