Paying off cronies
“Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced more than $3.1 million to fund SNUG, New York’s street outreach program, in seven communities across the state. The SNUG program aims to curb gun violence and save lives by intervening in the aftermath of shootings to prevent retaliation, working with high-risk youth to connect them to services and programs, and other community engagement initiatives …”
By “community engagement initiatives” the Governor means funneling money to operations run by his political cronies who, in turn, use the money to essentially pay off violent degenerates in their districts. Four years ago Vice reported how funds were being misused in Harlem and of similar problems in other cities. Everybody knows this is B.S.
Gun-Werkz works
Gun-Werkz sent me a bottle of their gun cleaner to test.
After yesterday’s Hangover 100 I used to clean my gun.
According to their website the cleaner, “Efficiently removes the toughest carbon and lead fouling with ease.” They are not kidding. It is so much better than Hoppe’s No. 9 there is no comparison. It is supposed to be non-toxic as well. They do not say what is is made of but it smells of peppermint. My gun is clean and literally smells minty-fresh.
Highly recommended.
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The special election for NYC Public Advocate has been set for February 26.
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Attend these events
Returning to the topic of making new friends, there are three upcoming events area gun owners should attend: Sen. Jen Metzger Swearing-in Ceremony on the 2nd, Swearing In Ceremony for Senator-elect Kevin Thomas on the 5th and the Swearing In Ceremony For Jim Gaughran on the 6th.
None of these people were supportive of 2A during the election with Gaughran campaigning on a gun control platform. Nevertheless, with the Republicans permanently out of power local gun owners will have to have a relationship with them. As these events are generally only attended by the most politically active these are good opportunities for gun owners to show they are part of that group even though the home team didn’t win this time around. Smile, shake their hand and tell them you’re part of their voting constituency. This will not stop the crap that is about to rain on us this session, but it could impact what happens after that (and there will be another gun control push after this one.)
Hoylman’s agenda
The New York Law Journal asks incoming Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Brad Hoylman what his agenda items are:
“Q: Have you thought about what your first priorities will be as the new chair of the Judiciary Committee?
A: I look at the priorities through the lens of the Senate Democratic agenda, and at the top of that list is the Child Victims Act … Certainly another one in a similar theme is creating what’s called an Extreme Risk Protection Order, as it pertains to gun safety. It would allow individuals, family members or police to seek a court order to temporarily restrict an individual’s access to a handgun if they’re in danger of harming themselves or other people. It’s a top priority among gun safety advocates and Senate Democrats …”
No surprises here.
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Akshar’s survey results on social media checks bill
Bad behavior won’t stop him
Last month Senator Kevin Parker introduced a bill requiring, “… law enforcement agencies … review the internet and social media accounts of any individual prior to granting or renewing a handgun permit …”.
Senator Parker has a history violent behavior:
In a 2011 court document, a Brooklyn prosecutor chronicled @SenatorParker's history, noting he has ""engaged in no less than eight known violent confrontations with traffic officers, parking attendants, members of his staff, fellow state senators, as well as the press."
— Joe Mahoney (@TipMahoney) December 18, 2018
“A state senator pushing a bill that would require pistol-seekers to submit to a social-media search urged a Senate Republican aide to kill herself in a now-deleted Twitter post on Tuesday …”
Senator Robert Ortt pointed out the irony of this:
Dear @SenatorParker,
Under your bill, would this type of tweet disqualify you from owning a firearm? https://t.co/uFFL4LNKJE
— Rob Ortt (@SenatorOrtt) December 18, 2018
Elected Democrats have turned a blind eye to Parker’s behavior since he was first elected 10+ years ago so it is no surprise he’s getting let off with nothing but a lame apology.
Do not expect him to pull his bill because of this. He will reintroduce it with a new number when the 2019-20 session starts in January.
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Friday’s Newsbits:
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- New Yorkers Lose Bid to Carry Guns in Public
- New York Court Order Concludes Gun Permit Insufficient Cause for Car Search
- New York Hits 10 More Insurers With Millions in Fines for Underwriting NRA Policies
- NY State Says Cuomo and Regulators Aren’t Liable for NRA’s Monetary Damages
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