It’s finally happening.
The Supreme Court will take up the constitutionally of the Sullivan Act and may issue licensing.
Fudd speaks on banning lead hunting ammo
A Fudd speaks:
“… Both houses of the state legislature have introduced bills that would ban the use of lead ammunition for hunting, whether it be limited to state land, or for the taking of wildlife across the board … Current bills on the table in Albany would prohibit 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, to an outright prohibition on the use of lead ammo in the taking of wildlife in the state, whether on private of public land … The general consensus among shooters seems to be that if the issue is cost alone, then you probably will reach for lead. If you start weighing the likelihood of lead being banned at some point, then you can start considering a number of alternatives, some more, some less costly, but all usually more expensive than lead. The good news is that performance should not be an issue …”
When this passes (probably this year), he and a lot of other Fudds are going to be really unhappy.
Lead hunting ammo ban on agenda
Assembly EnCon Agenda for Tuesday 4/27 @ 1:00pm:
- A-5728, Prohibits the use of lead ammunition in the taking of wildlife on wildlife management areas, state forests, forest preserves, state parks or any other state-owned land that is open for hunting and on land contributing surface water to the New York City water supply. Companion S-5058 on 3rd Reading.
- A-6389, Extends provisions authorizing big game hunting in Albany county until October 1, 2024.
Newsbits
Thursday’s Newsbits:
At 12:30 pm today NYC Mayoral candidate Eric Adams will call for new measures (gun control) to reduce gun violence to address the city’s growing gun violence epidemic, 4th Avenue and St. Marks Place, Brooklyn.
Elections:
Guns:
- Choosing A Gun Safe – 26 Gun Experts Share Their Tips – featuring my comments
Legislation:
NRA:
Biden’s “ghost guns” proposal
Stephen Gutowski has some details on reported plans by ATF to implement Joe Biden’s declaration to ban “ghost guns.”
They bare some resemblance to what Everytown has floated in NYC and Albany with respect to basically trying to define a receiver as anything that could be made into a receiver as per A-2666/S-13.
There would have to be public comment on any rule change so it is not a done deal. We can still kill it.
Rice co-sponsors H.R.1477
Rep. Kathleen Rice has signed onto H.R.1477, the “Undetectable Firearms Modernization Act.” It prohibits the possession of any firearm that is undetectable by airport security devices.
Here is the press release from the bill’s prime sponsor, “Rep. Dean Reintroduces Undetectable Firearms Modernization Act.“
Newsbits
Tuesday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
- Rep. Lee Zeldin raises $2.5 million in bid for governor
- Molinaro, Astorino, in Albany, express interest in running for governor
Jurisprudence:
Legislation:
NRA:
- NRA Is Run as a Kingdom With LaPierre as King, Director Tells Judge
- NRA Board Member Says Bankruptcy Filing Was a Shock
- NRA Chief LaPierre Feared Going to Jail, Former Confidant Testifies
- NRA members aren’t entitled to a committee, bankruptcy watchdog says
Politics:
A-6762A amended
A-6762A, 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 Economic Development. Companion to S-1048A.
Niagara Co. gun owner’s rights advisory panel
Niagara County Legislator Mike Hill has introduced a resolution to create a gun owner’s rights advisory panel to help promote safe, legal gun ownership in Niagara County and work with gun owners to address issues they may have. The panel would be comprised of local gun owners who can make recommendations to the County Legislature for resolutions and local laws, and make suggestions on process improvements within county government.
The resolution will be taken up at the next meeting of the County Legislature on April 20 @ 6:00pm, Niagara County Courthouse, 175 Hawley St. in Lockport.
S-1048A amended
S-1048A, 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 Consumer Protection.
NYAGV was discussing this bill during their Zoom meeting before I got booted off. Multiple statement made by legislators and politicos over the last two years or so leads me to believe that their next big target, after the ghost guns bugaboo dies down, is some sort of manufacturer and dealer liability legislation.