Lazio’s campaign in the toilet

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Rick Lazio’s campaign is in the toilet, literally.  From the Examiner:

“Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Lazio will shake a lot of hands between now and election day, but perhaps none will leave as much of a lasting impression and those he shook while using the men’s restroom Saturday night during the annual Inner Circle Dinner at the New York Hilton Towers. As journalists, politicians, socialites and public relations gurus alike packed into the restroom during intermission, Lazio worked the room. Standing next to a urinal, the candidate was observed saying, “Rick Lazio – running for governor.” and shaking hands …”

This is so very, very wrong.

Paladino making noise

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Carl Paladino now has a website: Paladino for the People.  He does have a position statement on the RKBA under Issues and under Coalitions he has a Sportsmen for Carl where those interested in guns can sign up.  It’s a bit early to determine whether his campaign will take off or not.

If nothing else, at least he’s entertaining:

“… “I am not impressed that you kissed enough asses to chair a committee of politicians in the Congress,” Paladino said in a letter to Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-Manhattan), chairman of a House Judiciary subcommittee …”

Making something of an effort

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Steve Levy is making something of an effort to appeal to gunnies for his gubernatorial bid.  The Post has the story, “Levy grazed by gun question“:

“… Asked where he stands on guns … “I believe that people have a right to have their guns to defend themselves in their families. I have a very, you know, good relationship with the sportsmen in my area.” And he added, “I am for reasonable measures like background checks and waiting periods.” …”

Not much to get excited about.  It’s still better than Little Ricky, though.

Reason to like Sarah Palin

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She gives great advice like:

“… Get in their faces and argue with them … No matter how tough it gets, never retreat, instead RELOAD! …”

And pisses off all the right people including clowns like Anthony Weiner, Mike Lupica and CBS News.

INT 116-2010

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The bill prohibiting “Saturday Night Specials” has been assigned bill number INT 116-2010 and introduced to the Public Safety Committee.  You can see the text of the bill by going to the Council’s website and looking under Search Legislation.

Text of Niagara Co. resolutions

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I put scanned copies of the 3 resolutions opposing gun control in Albany on the NYSRPA website here.  Bill numbers are IL-13-10, IL-14-10 and IL-15-10.

Legislative Report #21

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Legislative Report #21 is now available for download.

News of the day

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Good news from the 2nd Circuit Court which also covers New York State.  The case of Kuck v. Danaher basically states the plaintiff has “a liberty interest” in his wanting to carry a gun.  More at The Volokh Conspiracy, “Second Circuit Due Process Victory for Connecticut Carry Permit Holders” and Cato, “Due Process Victory for Concealed Carry Permit Holder.”

The Yonkers City Council supports a ban on carrying firearms while under the influence.  In supporting this proposal, Council President Chuck Lesnick channeled Spiderman:

“… “Spiderman’s creator Stan Lee penned the phrase, ‘With great power comes great responsibility,’” said Lesnick in the press release. “Carrying a firearm is an awesome responsibility and there can be no tolerance for anyone who does so while drunk.” …”

Apparently, though, there can be lots of tolerance for elected officials who drive while drunk.

The New York State Law Enforcement Council supports microstamping:

“The New York State Law Enforcement Council (LEC) unveiled its legislative agenda for 2010. The legislative priorities are … 3) requiring that all new semi-automatic weapons be equipped with microstamping technology …”

The New York State Assembly Minority Sportsmen Caucus is on Facebook.

Not believable

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Rick Lazio is in Albany trying to sell himself to Republicans in the legislature.  I’m told he committed to them that he would not push for expanded gun control measures.

Prohibiting “Saturday Night Specials”

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Councilman G. Oliver Koppell has introduced a bill prohibiting the sale or possession of pistols or revolvers that do not meet safety and quality standards established by the Police Commissioner. I don’t have a bill number yet.