Mayor Mandami apparently expects increased revenue due to an increase in pistol license applications:
GUN PERMITS: Mamdani is shooting for an extra $2.3 million in handgun licenses due to high demand.
WCFOA: Major pistol license news
Poloncarz Vetoes Youth Hunting Bill
GOA threatens Westchester
I’ve been waiting for this. GOA is threatening legal action against Westchester for pistol license delays.
Legislative agenda for week of May 11
Newsbits
Thursday’s Newsbits:
Jurisprudence:
- DOJ Challenges Denver’s ‘Assault Weapon’ Ban and Colorado’s Magazine Limit
- Lawsuit Seeks to Allow Guns Inside National Park Buildings
- Gun charge dropped against NYC councilwoman who brought weapon to Israel war protest
- Letitia James Desperately Wants A Judge To Believe Body Armor Isn’t Protected By The Second Amendment
Legislation:
- New York budget agreement establishes first ban on 3D-printed ghost guns
- Hispanic Federation and Everytown for Gun Safety Join Forces to Urge New York Lawmakers to Pass Legislation to Stop the Spread of DIY Machine Guns and 3D-Printed Ghost Guns in Final Budget Push
- Bill allowing 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt deer passes in county legislature
Politics:
Budget update
Depending upon who you talk to, there may or may not be an agreement on a state budget.
While the fiscal policy is still up in the air, gun control apparently is not:
Ghost guns are the fastest-growing gun safety threat in the country.
They're built in basements and garages, untraceable by design.
New York is stepping in to stop them.
Every 3D printer sold in this state will be required to include software that blocks it from printing a…
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) May 7, 2026
What is so far left out of this idiocy is the fact that a few years ago they changed the definition of a receiver to be anything that could be made into a receiver. Gov. Hochul’s nonsense is totally unenforceable and it’s only a matter of time before it blows up in her face.
Public hearing on proposed Erie youth hunting law
There will be a public hearing on proposed Erie County Local Law Intro 3-1 allowing licensed 12-13 year olds to hunt big game under adult supervision on Wednesday, April 22 @ 6:00pm, 92 Franklin Street, 4th Floor, Buffalo.
Legislative agenda for week of April 20
Assembly Codes committee agenda for Tuesday, April 21 @ 11:00am:
- A-198A, Relates to establishing a voluntary waiver of the right to purchase firearms, rifles or shotguns; requires the Division of State Police to maintain statewide records of individuals who have waived the right to purchase firearms, rifles, or shotguns and any revocations of such waivers. Companion S-1026.
- A-1801, Permits those licensed to carry or possess a pistol or revolver or to purchase or take possession of a semi-automatic rifle or licensed to hunt wildlife to purchase or take possession of ammunition without requiring contacting the statewide license and record database. Companion S-1154.
- A-10307, Requires notification of firearm denials to local law enforcement and the local prosecutor having jurisdiction where the prohibited person sought to acquire the firearm; requires local law enforcement to investigate within five business days. Companion S-9486A.
- A-10352, Prohibits game taken by a firearm using lead ammunition from being donated for human consumption. Companion S-9473.
Senate Codes committee agenda for Tuesday, April 21 @ 12:00pm:
Giffords endorses Hochul
Giffords has endorsed Governor Hochul for re-election:
“… “Throughout their careers, both Governor Hochul and Speaker Adams have proven their commitment to building safer communities and fighting gun violence, making them the leaders that New York needs right now. It is a privilege to support New York’s first all-women ticket, and I am proud to endorse both of these champions in the fight to save lives,” Giffords said …”
Big deal. This will do nothing for her re-election. The timing is a little interesting coming almost immediately after Bruce Blakeman sent out his letter, which they link to my blog:
“… Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Hochul’s Republican challenger in New York’s governor race, has differing views about gun rights. In a March 5 letter sent to second amendment supporters in New York, the gubernatorial candidate said he will issue an executive order to create a New York Constitutional Enforcement Task Group when he’s elected “to vigorously defend the rights of law-abiding New Yorkers.” …”
I have yet to come across anyone who believes Blakeman on this.