All about guns, legislation and politics in New York
Thursday’s Newsbits:
Armed Citizen:
Elections:
Politics:
Andrew Gounardes is making another run for State Senate against incumbent Marty Golden.
He ran back in ’12 on a gun control platform and was supported by New Yorkers Against Gun Violence. He’s back for another round with this ad:
I don’t think it is very effective. The music is annoying and he’s all over the issue instead of focusing on one thing. Plus he did this before and it got him nothing.
I am a big fan of Gun For Hire’s podcast.
Host Anthony Colandro needs help to petition his way on to the 2019 NRA Directors ballot.
Members for 5+ consecutive years and all Life members are eligible to sign the petition. Print off a copy of the petition and get it back to him ASAP. I signed it and so should you.
Tuesday’s Newsbits:
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I attended a private “Pizza & Ice Cream Party” yesterday in Kinderhook with several incumbents and candidates for state and local offices.
I cannot stress how important it is for gun owners to go to events like this. They go on all over the state and with increasing frequency as the November elections approach. Check your county and local political party websites and those of the candidates themselves for a calendar of events.
SD-43 Senate candidate Town of Halfmoon Councilwoman Daphne Jordan
Saturday’s Newsbits:
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Assemblyman David DiPietro is looking for volunteers to help put together a “Sportsmans Dinner” on November 1.
If you live in AD-147 and want to help send him an e-mail at dpietro78@gmail.com.
Now that Stephanie Miner has secured enough signatures to be on the November ballot, it’s time to look at her running mate Pelham Mayor Michael Volpe.
A little digging to find out his position on guns reveals this from the February 27, 2018 Board of Trustees meeting minutes:
“… Mayor Volpe reported he has received emails and letters about continued gun violence in schools, and Mayor Volpe stated the Board will meet offline to discuss whether the Board will support efforts towards gun control. Mayor Volpe reported he is an advocate for gun control measures, and this issue needs to be addressed from both sides of the political aisle …”
It doesn’t go into details, but it is safe to assume he is no friend of 2A.