Mayor Eric Adams issued Executive Order 19 creating a so-called Gun Violence Task Force.
First of many such lawsuits
Last year Albany passed legislation, A-6762B/S-7196, encouraging lawsuits against the firearms industry based upon a “public nuisance” theory.
The first such lawsuit has been filed:
“A New York City woman wounded in last month’s mass shooting on a Brooklyn subway filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the maker of the handgun allegedly used in the attack and its parent company, accusing the firearm manufacturer of “reckless disregard for human life.” … In her lawsuit, filed in federal court in Brooklyn, Ilene Steur said Glock has “endangered the public health and safety” with the marketing, distribution and sales of its guns … In the lawsuit, Glock is accused of “marketing that emphasizes firearm characteristics such as their high capacity and ease of concealment, that appeal to prospective purchasers with criminal intent.” …”
This is complete BS. It’s like accusing McDonald’s of marketing burgers to fat people.
The PLCAA should block the case from moving forward, but the main idea behind the law is the flood the courts with such lawsuits and bleed the industry of money.
Republicans offer bread and circuses
Spectrum News reports, “New York state Senate Republicans offer counter measures to stem gun violence“:
“Bolstering mental health programs, increasing penalties for gun crimes and supporting efforts on the county-government level to reduce violence are among the proposals by Republican lawmakers in the state Senate meant to counter violent crime in New York … The Republican-backed proposals include putting a resource officer in every school building and creating a mental health services coordinator program to improve access to services. The package also includes extra funding for police to help investigate gun crimes and threat assessment training programs to police, first responders and school officials …”
No mention of 2A or right-to-carry anywhere.
Newsbits
Thursday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
- NYS gubernatorial hopeful Andrew Giuliani stops in Syracuse to outline his crime prevention plan
- Rep. Chris Jacobs’ stance on gun control changes complexion of NY-23 race
Jurisprudence:
- Gun Violence Continues as SCOTUS Ruling in N.Y. Gun Case Nears
- City of Baltimore Files Lawsuit Against Ghost Gun Manufacturer Polymer80
Legislation:
- New York jumps to pass major gun restrictions after mass shootings
- County Executive George Latimer Signs Bill Mandating Warning of the Dangers of Weapons or Firearms at the Point of Sale and Issuance of Firearm License
Politics:
Stewart-Cousins discusses gun control legislation
Really not a smart man
Some more on Rep. Jacob’s stupidity at Buffalo Rising:
“… Congressman Chris Jacobs shocked the political world last week with his announcement of support for proposals by Governor Kathy Hochul and others to restrict some gun purchases in the state by the age of the buyer, plus other reforms. Jacobs’ story has received national attention … Jacobs’ announcement of his change of heart about the issue (he ran with NRA support in 2020) has set his party into chaos. After settling on Jacobs as their candidate in the new 23rd congressional district … the party is now in a frantic search for a candidate to oppose Jacobs in the August 23rd primary …”
All he had to do was be quiet and let gun control advocates shoot themselves in the foot like they usually do. Instead, he tried for some cheap political gain and it backfired on him.
Because he’s not a Democrat
Mayors across the state are uniting to stop “gun violence”:
If these Mayors are really interested in stopping “gun violence” then anyone should be welcome at their event, right?
CNYCentral reports:
“Tuesday morning, a self-proclaimed “Statewide Press Conference” focused on Gun Violence Awareness Month will stream on various platforms. However, a spokesperson for Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh confirms for CNYCentral.com that Mayor Walsh was never invited to this event, nor was he made aware it was going to take place … All the Mayors listed as attending this press conference are registered Democrats. Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh is a registered Independent and is now serving in his second and final term in office …”
This should serve as yet another example of why Republicans should never get involved with (mostly) Democrat promoted gun control schemes.
Support Suozzi in the primary
Registered Democrats should vote for Tom Suozzi in the gubernatorial primary because he’s the only one who can damage Governor Karen.
Hochul’s gun control package
I expected the drop last Friday, but here it is, “Governor Hochul, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins and Speaker Heastie Announce Introduction of Comprehensive Package of Legislation to Strengthen New York’s Gun Laws.“
New bill requiring license to possess semi-auto rifles
New bill A-10503/S-9458, Relates to the purchase or taking possession of a semiautomatic rifle; requires a license to purchase or take possession of a semiautomatic rifle; establishes the crimes of criminal purchase of a semiautomatic rifle and criminal sale of a semiautomatic rifle; requires recertification of licenses to purchase or take possession of a semiautomatic rifle every five years, introduced to Assembly and Senate Codes.