Outstanding effort by the PTRC.
James attacks Teachout on SAFE Act
Letitia James released a video highlighting inconsistencies in the rhetoric of her rival Democrat Attorney General nominee Zephyr Teachout when discussing the SAFE Act:
The last poll I saw showed James leading the pack with nearly half undecided, but Teachout has received the endorsements of both the New York Times and Daily News so it’s reasonable to assume James is worried about her tenuous lead.
Newsbits
Thursday’s Newsbits:
Armed Citizen:
Elections:
- Cuomo completely flopped in the Democratic debate
- Two mothers who lost sons to gun violence rip Teachout’s stance on SAFE Act
- New York Dem Flip Flops on Support for National Gun Registry After Primary Win
- Poll: Tenney, Brindisi locked in dead heat in race for Congress
Politics:
Gounardes’ gun control platform
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.
Help Tony with petitions
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.
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Newsbits
Tuesday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
- Gun control emerges as pivotal issue in fall races
- Pressed on SAFE Act, Teachout Downplays Past Opposition
Jurisprudence:
- NRA Calls State’s Argument in Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit a ‘Red Herring’
- 3D-printed guns: Judge blocks release of blueprints for firearms
- 3D gun blueprint injunction applauded by New York AG Underwood
Politics:
Pizza & Ice Cream
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
Newsbits
Saturday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
- Digging deep with Miner
- Colonie Town Board member challenges incumbent assemblyman
- Smullen has pistol permit suspended, turns in pistols, blames opponent
Jurisprudence:
- ACLU Supports NRA’s Free-Speech Argument in Suit Against Cuomo Administration
- New York State Can’t Be Allowed to Stifle the NRA’s Political Speech
Politics: