Some state lawmakers look ahead to additional gun control steps

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Democrats newly in control of New York State government this year pushed for and then passed a host of gun control measures.

And they have made it clear they aren't finished.

“I just think we need to have fewer of these guns that nobody uses for hunting and get them out of our houses and out of our lives," said Sen. Liz Krueger, a Manhattan Democrat.

More than 150 bills pending before the Legislature will be live again for consideration next year. Some have lingered for years and have no chance, while others could become law in 2020. Some of the bills include:

  • Banning firearms from being given out as awards in games of chance and requiring all schools “to include age-appropriate instruction on anti-gun violence as part of the education curriculum provided in regular classrooms."
  • Increasing penalties for hate crimes in which guns are used, making it illegal to promote or sell a weapon on public property and ban gun shows on land or buildings owned by the state.
  • Microstamping of ammunition, permitting police access to gun license applicants’ social media accounts to see if there are patterns of hateful or violent posts.
“We’re always looking for ways to make New York safer and better," said Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris, a Queens Democrat.

Gianaris said he will push again next year for his bill, which the Senate passed this year, requiring the state to publicly report every three months a slew of details about firearms, rifles and shotguns that are used in crimes in New York State, including the origin of the weapon and how the gun was purchased by the individual who used it in a crime.
Some state lawmakers look ahead to additional gun control steps
 
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Elections have consequences. Not participating in elections has consequences. Since there was no serious effort by anyone from NRA on down to impact statewide elections, no effort to remove even one legislator who voted for SAFE, and no acknowledgement for those Dems who vote our way and sponsor our bills, this was inevitable.
 
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gunpoliticsny said:
Elections have consequences. Not participating in elections has consequences. Since there was no serious effort by anyone from NRA on down to impact statewide elections, no effort to remove even one legislator who voted for SAFE, and no acknowledgement for those Dems who vote our way and sponsor our bills, this was inevitable.
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NY is like a ship with a critical mass of rats for it's population. Past a point the only way to deal with it is to abandon ship and watch it sink.
 
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No, there is plenty that can be done right now to improve our standing. None of it involves the clown GOP caucuses in the state legislature so NRA, etc doesn't want to do it. Ex. raise money for whomever is running against the incumbent Monroe County Exec. Ex.2 Raise money for the incumbent Dutchess County DA.
 
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gunpoliticsny said:
Elections have consequences. Not participating in elections has consequences. Since there was no serious effort by anyone from NRA on down to impact statewide elections, no effort to remove even one legislator who voted for SAFE, and no acknowledgement for those Dems who vote our way and sponsor our bills, this was inevitable.
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Elections have no effect in NY at any level. Look at the state as a whole. As DM has said the only solution is to abandon it. You'll figure that out eventually. Many here already have. I remember when SAFE was first put into play many were determined to "stay and fight". Most of those people have wised up. Much of the NE and the west coast are a lost cause.
 
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Incorrect, elections do have consequences. However, only about ~12-15 out of the 213 state legislature are competitive each cycle. Knowing which ones those are key to having clout in Albany.
 
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gunpoliticsny said:
Incorrect, elections do have consequences. However, only about ~12-15 out of the 213 state legislature are competitive each cycle. Knowing which ones those are key to having clout in Albany.
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Well sure. Elections have consequences. Unfortunately we all know what the outcome of the elections will be without even seeing who's running or their policies. There are simply too many democrats in NY. Same with CA. Hey maybe in 100 years things will change some in NY but if you ever want to enjoy some resemblance of freedom in your lifetime NY isn't the place for it.
 
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What we really need, is to get these uneducated ASSHATS out of public service...for good. It seems like to become a state legislator all you need is to get voted in. To become a federal Congressional Rep or Senator all you need is money and the party nod (or a vacant district with the backing of an extremist political organization). How is it reasonable that the people tasked with making the laws, have ZERO knowledge of the law and the strict guidelines under which they are to operate? I very much am for the average person to be able to become a representative. However, there absolutely needs to be a competency in the US Constitution and civics test, before they can take office.
 
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gun_slinger_boy said:
There are simply too many democrats in NY.
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We have to be a part of the Dems selection and election process. They come right out and say that is the problem, not so much the guns themselves. NRA has to have at least tens of thousands of members in the state who are registered Dems.
 
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We have to be a part of the Dems selection and election process. They come right out and say that is the problem, not so much the guns themselves. NRA has to have at least tens of thousands of members in the state who are registered Dems.
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Those tens of thousands of Democrat NRA members unfortunately are Democrats first.
 
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Much of their action takes place during the primary. If the choice is between a known anti and an unknown challenger tell members to vote for the challenger. When in doubt vote the incumbent out. There is NO reason NRA, etc cannot do this.
 
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she welcome to have access to my my space account ...
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Pretty safe bet that she can't fit her fat ass in any space you got.
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Suprised to hear how much blowhard Manhattan representatves care about what is in up-state homes.
"we need to have fewer of these guns that nobody uses for hunting and get them out of our houses"
 
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gunpoliticsny said:
Much of their action takes place during the primary. If the choice is between a known anti and an unknown challenger tell members to vote for the challenger. When in doubt vote the incumbent out. There is NO reason NRA, etc cannot do this.
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the NRA spends all the $$ on WLP clothing and housing for girls ..ect .ect .ect .. no $$$$ left for this voting stuff
 
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Pretty safe bet that she can't fit her fat ass in any space you got.
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Suprised to hear how much blowhard Manhattan representatves care about what is in up-state homes.
"we need to have fewer of these guns that nobody uses for hunting and get them out of our houses"
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It's all about control.

We're screwed. We're irrelevant. Nothing will change "unless" upstate gets a divorce from the city.
 
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gunpoliticsny said:
We have to be a part of the Dems selection and election process. They come right out and say that is the problem, not so much the guns themselves. NRA has to have at least tens of thousands of members in the state who are registered Dems.
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^^^^ :goodpost: This DINO wholeheartedly agrees!! When gun clubs with large numbers of registered Democrat voters can start inviting Dem pols to meetings the pols will begin to listen. They don’t now cuz they know they don’t have your vote and you can’t primary them because you are a staunch Independent or Republican.
 
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