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The Hill reports<\/a>:<\/p>\n

“Supporters of stricter controls on firearms are preparing to mount a multistate push to close loopholes and restrict access for those who pose a risk to themselves and others, reflecting a new focus for a movement long pilloried as nothing more than gun-grabbers … Few states plan a more ambitious approach than New York, where Democrats<\/a> won control of the state Senate<\/a> \u2014 and with it, complete control of state government for only the second time in two generations. Democrats there are now planning bills to ban bump stocks and 3D-printed weapons, create a gun violence research center within the State University of New York system<\/a> and expand the reach of hate crime bills, among other proposals. “With Republicans controlling our Senate, they have resisted a lot of the common sense proposals that have gotten more traction in other parts of the country,” said New York state Sen. Brian Kavanagh (D)<\/a>, who is sponsoring several measures this year. “Republicans<\/a> had a one-seat majority, and they used it very effectively to block things.” …”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Keep in mind this is just the first wave of crap heading our way. I think they will pass it early in the session to show supporters how “progressive” the new legislative majorities are.<\/p>\n