The House voted on legislation to raise the age to 21 for buying semi-autos. Local Republicans who voted Yes include Chris Jacobs, John Katko and Nicole Malliotakis. Malliotakis is the only one running for re-election.
Newsbits
Tuesday’s Newbits:
The Riverhead Town Board will vote today at 2:00pm on whether to hold a public hearing next month on a proposal to prohibit gun businesses from operating downtown.
Jurisprudence:
- New York Passes Age Limit for Semi-Automatic Rifles in New Test Case Under the Second Amendment
- Supreme Court ruling in NY 2nd Amendment case could make it easier to carry gun in all states
Legislation:
- Governor Hochul Signs Landmark Legislative Package to Strengthen Gun Laws and Protect New Yorkers
- Gianaris, Democratic Majority Pass Crucial Gun Safety Bills in Wake of Mass Shootings
- New York signs stronger gun-control measure into law. Here’s what will change.
- Buffalo mayor speaks before signing of new gun legislation in NY
- Jacobson body armor bill signed into law
- Riverhead Town Board mulls ban on gun stores downtown
Politics:
- New York Gun Violence Effort Funding Announced as Biden Calls for Ban on Assault Weapons
- How a New York County Used the State’s ‘Red Flag’ Law to Seize 160 Guns
- Our Fight Against Gun Violence By Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah
- New York business groups urge federal action on gun control
Hochul signs gun control bills
Back from the dead
David Yassky, the lawyer who wrote the Brady Bill is hoping to revive a political career:
Sorry, Yassky *is* running but doesn't have to petition again since he did it already. If you made the ballot for June, you can pick your district.
— Ross Barkan (@RossBarkan) June 4, 2022
Newsbits
Saturday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
Legislation:
- House Judiciary Committee Passes Robust Gun Omnibus Legislation
- Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul on Passage of Comprehensive Legislative Package to Strengthen New York’s Gun Laws and Keep New Yorkers Safe
- New York Tightens Its Strict Gun Laws in Democratic Show of Force
- Senator Kaplan & Senate Majority Take Action on Gun Violence Prevention
- Assembly Leader Pushing To Make Gun Makers Pay For Deadly Buffalo Shooting
- Mid-Hudson Valley Democrats, one Republican back governor’s plan to raise the age for some weapon purchases
Politics:
Jacobs gives up
Congressman Chris Jacobs will not be running for re-election in the new 23rd District due to his gun control remarks.
The Buffalo News reports:
“… “This obviously arises out of last Friday, my remarks, statements on being receptive to gun controls,” Jacobs said in an interview. “And since that time, every Republican elected (official) that had endorsed me withdrew their endorsement. Party officials that supported me withdrew, most of them, and those that were going to said they would not. And so obviously, this was not well received by the Republican base.” What’s more, both the Republican and Conservative parties were circulating petitions for candidates to run against Jacobs in the Aug. 23 congressional primaries. “I truly believe that I could win this, but it would be an incredibly divisive race for our party, for the district,” Jacobs said. “There’s a high likelihood that there would be a lot of outside money coming in, so it would make this gun issue the issue. And that divisiveness not good in any effort to move this discussion forward in a productive way.” …”
Good.
Executive Order 19
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: