All about guns, legislation and politics in New York
“… The initial reaction of Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) to the 5-4 ruling by the Supreme Court on 2nd Amendment rights was that “I am hopeful that it will not require New York to change any of its gun laws.” …”
He knows it will. He just doesn’t want to say so in public.
“… The Court’s decision today and its decision in 2008 in District of Columbia v. Heller both make clear that we can work to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and terrorists while at the same time respecting the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. That’s what New York City has always done. And, I will continue to collaborate with mayors across the country to pursue common-sense, constitutional approaches to protecting public safety …”
He’s in denial.
Gun rights have prevailed!
SCOTUS has ruled the 2nd Amendment has been incorporated to the states in the McDonald v. Chicago case. Years from now this will be looked upon as one of the great civil rights victories.
Here is a link to the decision.
I’m hearing Eric Schneiderman is still trying to bring back S-6005A. I don’t think any votes have changed, but people still need to keep calling the Senate. We’re at the point in the session where a lot of stupid stuff goes on, backroom deals, etc. and we need to be careful it doesn’t slip through.
The NRA Blog give us some belatted coverage of the annual meeting, “New York State Association hosts 2010 Annual Meeting, 3-Gun Experience.”
An internal memo shows Joe DioGuardi leading his GOP rivials in a matchup against Kirsten Gillibrand. He is trying to petition his way into the Republican primary as he did not receive enough support for an automatic ballot slot at their convention a few weeks back. He was at the Westchester gun show over the weekend collecting petition signatures. George Marlin offers some good commentary on the Republican convention follies over at Street Corner Conservative.
Meanwhile, some conservatives are not happy Rick Lazio has not taken a stand on gun issues. Perhaps they should have thought of that before giving him their endorsement.
The Supreme Court will issue its ruling in McDonald v. Chicago either tomorrow or Monday. Follow it at SCOTUSblog.
New Yorkers Against Gun Violence is still trying to intimidate Senator Martin Golden. Here’s the second flyer they’re handing out.
Gun shows are back in Westchester at the County Center.
It was a bit hit yesterday with lines out the door and around the building. There were more women and parents with baby strollers than I’d seen at shows before. There was plenty of ammo for sale by the case. NYSRPA and WCFOA had tables, but there was no NRA recruiter. I saw reporters from Ch. 2 and News 12.
New Yorkers Against Gun Violence is trying to intimidate Senator Martin Golden and get him to vote for the microstamping bill. They’re handing out this flyer in his district.
Senator Tom Libous was on NRANews with Ginny Simone this afternoon talking about the microstamping bill.