Here is video from NYAGV’s online press conference from last week:
Newsbits
Monday’s Newsbits:
Senate Codes Agenda for Monday May 10 @ 11:30am:
- S-50, Relates to manufacturers’ reporting the sale or distribution of firearms
Elections:
- Vulnerable House Democrats Pondering Looming Potential Exits Threatens Nancy Pelosi’s Majority in Midterms
- Tucker Carlson: Could New York City have a gun-wielding mayor?
Jurisprudence:
NRA:
Politics:
Fahy wants to blame gun industry
Coppolecchia v. O’Neill
Staring down the possibility of the Sullivan Act being stuck down by SCOTUS, a judge upheld the NYPD’s denial of an application to renew a carry pistol license in the case of Coppolecchia v. O’Neill.
PLCAA repeal introduced in Congress
H.R.2814/S.1338, Repeals the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provides for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings, has been introduced in Congress with co-sponsors Congressman Tom Suozzi, Carolyn Maloney and Ritchie Torres in the House and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in the Senate.
A-5728 advances
Legislative update
S-1192A, Requires persons possessing any firearm to hold a firearms safety certificate, and S-5000A, Relates to the purchase of firearms, rifles and shotguns and to the reporting of firearms seized or recovered by law enforcement, have been Reported.
A-5728, Prohibits the use of lead ammunition in the taking of wildlife on state-owned land and on land contributing surface water to the New York City water supply, is on the Assembly Codes agenda for 5/4 @ 11:00am.
Newsbits
Monday’s Newsbits:
- There are 4 gun bills on the Senate Codes agenda today. Meeting will livestream starting at 11:30am.
- Rep. Tom Suozzi will host a Zoom meeting with Moms Demand Action to discuss gun control, May 5 @ 7:00pm. Register here.
Jurisprudence:
- How a Supreme Court showdown on New York gun law is shaping up
- U.S. Supreme Court likely to overturn NY gun law
- Concealed carry case sets stage for gun rights review
Legislation:
NRA:
- NRA ordered to reveal witnesses to back claim of NY threat
- LaPierre Says NRA Has Fixed Financial Procedure Problems
Politics:
State lawmakers working on bill to hold firearm sellers accountable for how guns are used
Eric Adams’ gun control plan
Eric Adams held a press conference this afternoon to address his gun control plans:
“… Adams said he understands that most of the guns come to New York City through the Iron Pipeline and are illegal. Because of this he is advocating for the Port Authority to check for guns like they do for bombs, he said. Additionally, he wants the NYPD to work with activist organizations to prevent gun violence and form a tri-state commission that helps stop the illegal flow of guns …”
He has more on his campaign website:
… Strengthening handgun laws so that New York City residents are not put at risk by lax laws in other counties and municipalities … Form a Tri-State commission to formulate policy proposals that would stop the flow of illegal handguns into our communities. Coordinate a multi-state East Coast compact to share information on dirty gun dealers and potential traffickers to make up for a lack of federal response …