NYC City Council on “ghost” guns

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A typical tactic of the Left is to make up some phony issue, in this case “ghost” guns, get some of their elected supporters at the local level to pass legislation and/or memorializing resolutions which addresses the “problem”, and use this a mechanism to push for state and/or federal action on similar bills.

With astroturf advocating in Albany this week for even more gun control, I knew the Clown Council was going to chime in on this.

They did not disappoint:

“It will be a crime to own parts that can be used to forge homemade untraceable guns, under new legislation two City Council members are introducing Wednesday, the Daily News has learned. The bootleg weapons — which do not have serial numbers — making them impossible to trace, are commonly referred to as “ghost guns” … City Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal (D-Manhattan) said it is “unnerving” that anyone with an internet connection and enough technical expertise can make a customized gun at home … Daneek Miller (D-Queens), who co-sponsored the bills with Rosenthal, said the NYPD has told him police have recovered some ghost guns but did not have a specific number … Miller thinks the bill is a chance to make a statement that might lead to federal legislation down the line. “New York City should be a leader, getting ahead of this,” Rosenthal said …”

Bill numbers are RES 866-2019 and INT 1548-2019.

The Resolution calls upon Congress to enact H.R.7115 from the 2017-18 session. The Introduction amends local law.

“Undetectable” firearms bill amended

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Fresh off yesterday’s remarks by Sen. Gianaris that their work is not done, comes this report by Nick Reisman:

“… now lawmakers want to go further, including the passage of stalled ban on 3-D printed guns and funding for gun violence research efforts … Lawmakers had previously considered a bill that would ban guns manufactured by a 3-D printer. But the bill was pulled after some raised concerns over the language in the measure being overly broad …”

Sure enough the Senate version of the “undetectable” firearms bill S-1414A was just amended.

Basically, an “undetectable” firearm is one that, after removing the magazines and furniture, cannot be determined to be a gun by commonly used devices at airports for security.

I’m sure they will sync up the companion A-763 shortly.

Senator Gianaris “our work is not yet done”

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Deputy Majority Leader Senator Mike Gianaris spoke with astroturf who were advocating in Albany for even more gun control.

Note his comment at 0:42 about wishing he could more outside New York.

A-703 Reported

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Lead ammo ban bill A-703 has been Reported and sent to Assembly Codes.

No Senate companion bill yet.

Newsbits

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Tuesday’s Newsbits:

Today at 10:00am volunteers with the New York chapter of Moms Demand Action will hold a press conference urging lawmakers to advance legislation prohibiting untraceable and undetectable “ghost guns” at the Empire State Plaza, Albany.

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Lead ammo ban on EnCon agenda

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A-703, Prohibits the use of lead ammunition in the taking of wildlife on wildlife management areas, state forests, forest preserves, state parks or any other state-owned land that is open for hunting and on land contributing surface water to the New York city water supply, is on the Assembly EnCon Committee agenda for Tuesday, May 7 @ 11:00am.

S-2280, unlawful possession by persons under 21

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Senate bill S-2280 now has a companion in the Assembly, A-7460.

The bill changes current law so that, “it shall be unlawful for any person under age twenty-one to posses any rifle, shotgun, or firearm, except for those carrying a hunting license and using the gun in accordance with that license.”

Among other things, this would wipe out the NYS High School Clay Target League which currently has 70 schools participating.

H.R.1222/S.94

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Congress passed H.R.1222/S.94 last week.

According to the summary:

“This bill allows a state to use federal funds to cover a higher percentage of the costs for the construction and expansion of public target ranges. Specifically, a state may use specified federal grant funds to pay up to 90% of such costs (rather than 75%, as under current law). Additionally, amounts provided for these purposes shall remain available for five fiscal years (rather than two, as under current law).”

The bills passed with a voice vote which isn’t recorded.

There are a few public ranges in the state that might benefit this including Blue Mountain in Westchester and the Suffolk County Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays range.

A-7362

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A new bill was introduced last week in the legislature, A-7362.

From the memorandum:

“The SAFE Act was passed in the dead of night, under a “message of necessity” in order to reduce the ability for the public to review and comment on the bill. Responsible gun owners were completely excluded from the discussion.

As a result of the political makeup of the state, legislation is often adopted without input from those on both sides of the issue. Gun control is an especially divisive issue, with those who reside in cities having little exposure to the hunting and shooting traditions that are so important to many New Yorkers. This bill seeks to make sure that all perspectives are heard when proposals to restrict Second Amendment rights are considered.

This legislation would require that after introduction and a minimum of 30 days prior to voting on any bill related to gun control, the Senate and Assembly shall hold at least five public hearings throughout the state.”

A few thoughts on this idea:

First, the fact some legislators feel it necessary to introduce a bill telling the legislature to allow public comment on proposed legislation shows just how dysfunctional our state government has become.

Second, the Republicans (it’s a GOP bill) still don’t have either the brains or the balls to bring up the topic of having and carrying guns for legitimate self-defense.  I don’t care about the upstate Fudds in their deer stand.  I want to legally carry a gun in New York City for self-defense.

Third, if the bill’s sponsors think this is going to help them pacify irate constituents back home they are mistaken.  All this does is highlight how weak and ineffective the Republican caucus is in Albany.

There is no companion bill in the upper chamber.

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