Newsbits
Wednesday’s Newsbits:
I give some firearms tips in this article, 25 Hunters Share Their Best Hunting Tips
Legislation:
- Lawmakers give final approval to gun control bills
- Assembly to Pass Comprehensive Package of Legislation to Protect New Yorkers from Gun Violence
- Legislature seeks to bolster New York’s ‘Red Flag’ Law
- Reps. Watson Coleman, Pallone, Sires and Espaillat Lead Introduction of Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
NRA:
- Attorney General James Responds to NRA Dropping Countersuit
- NRA declines to file brief in Supreme Court Second Amendment case
Politics:
“Ghost guns” bills to Governor
“Ghost guns” bills A-613A and A-2666A passed the Assembly today. They passed the Senate last week. The bills now go to the Governor for his signature.
🚨Breaking🚨Major #GunSense Bill Passes
My bill w @bradhoylman to ban ghost guns, which are untraceable, unserialized firearms, just passed @NYSA_Majority & will be sent to Gov!
Thank you @NYAGV1 @Everytown @MomsDemand @GiffordsCourage @RocBrady @UNHNY #GunReformNow pic.twitter.com/3ixpaYRoa9
— Linda B. Rosenthal “the #OriginalRosenthal” (@LindaBRosenthal) June 8, 2021
Assmb. Charles Lavine gets final legislative approval of his bill to outlaw gun parts sold separately without serial numbers online. He said a firearm can be assembled from kit for $345. “You can do this in 15 minutes. Do you think that’s a good idea?” Lavine said to Republicans
— Michael Gormley (@GormleyAlbany) June 8, 2021
Lt. Gov, Attorney General share frustrations
A-6762B/S-7196
A-6762B, Relates to the dangers to the safety and health of the public caused by the sale, manufacturing, importing and marketing of firearms, has been amended and resubmitted to Assembly Codes. Companion S-7196 has been introduced to Senate Rules.
The last scheduled session day is Thursday. I believe the legislature will pass these bills before recess.
Newsbits
Friday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
- DiNoto launches sheriff candidacy with plans for guns, response team
- Andrae Mitchell Challenges 30-Year Incumbent In District 89
Jurisprudence:
Legislation:
- Counties consider law that lets kids ages 12-13 hunt deer with guns
- Some fear Senate bill would drive gun makers out of New York
- State Senate approves measure aimed at banning ghost guns; bill now heads to Assembly
- Senator Myrie’s Gun Industry Liability Bill Passes The Senate
- Senator Biaggi and the Senate Majority pass further measures to prevent gun violence
- State legislature eyes new gun laws
NRA:
Politics:
Lee Zeldin Talks Gun Crime in NY
Legislature considers gun control package
“Ghost guns” bills go to Governor
Clown Council supporting “ghost guns” bill
New York City bill RES 1642-2021, Resolution calling upon the New York State Assembly to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.14/A.613, the Jose Webster Untraceable Firearms Act, has been introduced to the Public Safety Committee.