Syracuse University students helping Bloomberg

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Syracuse University’s student newspaper The Daily Orange reports:

“… [Student Association] will showcase its support of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s initiative to close the Gun Show Loophole in a press conference in the Panasci Lounge in Schine Student Center at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Representatives from Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Dan Maffei’s offices will attend. The Gun Show Loophole allows criminals to buy guns at gun shows nationwide without having to undergo a background check. SA has spoken out against the loophole and has joined Bloomberg’s efforts to close the loophole …”

The SA should have listened to Dean Wormer’s advice:

“Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son.“

Endorsement for Peter Margolius

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Our second endorsement for the fall elections is out: Peter Margolius for Greene County Judge.  He is a member of NYSRPA, NRA and Coxsackie Sportsmen.  His campaign announcement was recently published in The Daily Mail, “Town justice throws hat in ring.“

News of the day

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Long time Senator Dale Volker announced his retirement.  He carried pro-gun bills in the Senate for many year.

Latest polling shows Andrew Cuomo would beat Rick Lazio, Steve Levy and Carl Paladino.  Paladino notes that his numbers are better than Lazio’s (losing 55-25% verses Lazio losing 56-24%).  Since the three GOP contenders all have about the same numbers, I see it more as a general anybody-but-Cuomo preference and not a specific preference for any of them.

ATF released some statistical trace data for New York.  Mayor Bloomberg claims his lawsuits are responsible for the drop in guns linked to criminals.

Celebrate Mother’s Day by giving up your guns.

Dan Donovan to run for state AG

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The Post reports that Staten Island DA Dan Donovan is going to make a run for state attorney general.  What the hell, the Republicans have nobody else.

Donovan is antigun.  He made it a point to use his office to oppose the nationwide carry reciprocity bill last year.  Here are two stories from The Advance:

“Staten Island D.A. opposes gun bill being considered by Congress.”

“Staten Island District Attorney applauds Senate rejection of gun bill.“

And here is a copy of the letter he sent to Pelosi & Reid opposing the bill.

Pictures from antigun lobby day

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New Yorkers Against Gun Violence’s posted pictures from their lobby day.  I think the best one is Jackie Kuhls giving Eric Schneiderman the stink eye followed closely by Michelle Schimel with her mouth open.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/48524984@N03/show/

No action today

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No antigun bills moved to the Assembly floor today.  The only action was the enacting clause has been updated on the microstamping bills.  Current version is A-6468C/S-6005A.  I have heard twice that they may try to move the gun bills near the end of session as part of a budget deal.

Microstamping point/counterpoint

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Antigun bills did not come up in the Assembly today.  The only media attention the antis got that I can find is over at Capitol Confidential, “Legislators hear students on gun control“.

Our response went out statewide, “New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Opposes Microstamping Bill.”

Antis in Albany

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New Yorkers Against Gun Violence is in Albany today.  Reports indicate they have nowhere close to the numbers we turned out back in January.

I don’t know if any of the antigun bills will be brought up in the Assembly today, tomorrow or at all.  They’re not following their usual pattern.  They go into session at 3:30pm and it’s broadcast live off their website.