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A-7939, Provides that the legislative body of the county of Westchester shall fix the fee to be charged for a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver and provide for the disposition of such fees, is on the Assembly Codes agenda for Tuesday @ 9:30am. Companion S-6659.

Mayor Adams, Commissioner Sewell, Everytown for Gun Safety Call on ATF to Revoke License of Nation's Largest Supplier of Ghost Guns

S-7342, Directs the office of information technology services to establish a gun violence alert system to be added to the emergency alert notification system, has been Reported. No companion.

This week’s legislative agenda: Senate Codes, Monday 5/9 @ 11:30am S-4284, Relates to allowing the possession and sale of electronic dart guns and electronic stun guns for self-defense. Companion A-3236. Assembly Codes, Tuesday 5/10 @ 3:00pm A-8102A, Requires the court to order the search...

At 11:00am today Assemblyman Charles Lavine will participate in a forum on "gun violence" sponsored by state Secretary of State Rosanna Rosado, Yes We Can Community Center, 141 Garden Street, Westbury.

Guns for Gift Cards: Mayor’s Office to Reduce Gun Violence Joins Call to Return Firearms at AG James’ Syracuse Gun Buyback Program

Gun control advocates will get a huge payout from the state according to this press release from the Governor:

A-8102A/S-6363A, Requires the court to order the search for and immediate seizure of certain firearms when a defendant willfully refuses to surrender such firearms, has been amended and resubmitted to Assembly Codes, amended on 3rd Reading in the Senate.

Some gun bills on the Assembly Codes agenda for May 3 @ 11:00am: A-1023, Relates to requiring reporting on a seized or recovered gun to the criminal gun clearinghouse. Companion is S-4790. A-3998, Clarifies the definition of “imitation weapons.” Companion S-687 passed the Senate. A-5455...

S-51, Includes attachments to electronic devices within the meaning of the term “imitation weapon”, passed the Senate. No companion. S-687, Clarifies the definition of imitation weapon, passed the Senate. Companion A-3998 Reported on February 2.

I have been told that Nader Sayegh is also opposed to the Westchester “home rule” bill A-7939/S-6659. County Executive George Latimer and Captain Frank Donovan in the firearms licensing department are the ones still pushing it. People need to get on Assembly bill sponsor Steve Otis’s case and...

The Daily News has a most likely ghost-written op-ed calling for the legislature to enact microstamping. It will effectively block all sales of new pistols as the tech doesn’t work and cannot be implemented. Current bill numbers are A-7926, which has been on 3rd Reading since January, and S-4116.

It’s that time of year where Republicans in Albany engage in some light political theater to show gun owners that they care about them. The following gun bills are on Assembly Codes agenda for Monday: A-3505, Requires that no applications, or the literature given therewith, shall be approved...

Senate Codes agenda for Monday April 25 @ 11:30am: S-6659, Relates to fees charged for a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver in the county of Westchester S-8164, Establishes the crime of unlawful storage of a firearm leading to use in the commission of a crime

Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Second Amendment Rights

Rob Astorino will be at Virtual Precision Firearms Training on Wednesday 4/20 from 1:00pm to 1:30pm, 90 Main Street in Massena.

I have been told that the “home rule” bill allowing Westchester to set their own firearms license fees, A-7939/S-6659, will come to the floor for a vote and will pass, but both Tom Abinanti and Amy Paulin will vote against it. Normally if a “home rule” bill doesn’t have the support of electeds...

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Rep. Torres To Introduce New Federal Legislation To Combat Distribution Of Ghost Guns

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Statement from Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon on the Mass Subway Shooting in Sunset Park.

A-837B, Requires the creation and imposition of restrictive commercial practices and stringent recordkeeping and reporting to prevent gun and ammunition sales to individuals with a criminal record, has been amended and resubmitted to Economic Development.

NY Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin Arrested in Campaign Finance Fraud Case

Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul in Support of President Biden's Rule Cracking Down on Ghost Guns

Attorney General James Applauds Biden Administration’s New Regulations Targeting Dangerous “Ghost Guns”

Every so often I check up Everytown to see what exactly they are lobbying for in Albany. It’s a little messed up this time as they include a bunch of clean energy bills which makes no sense. I assume their lobbying firm made a mistake with the reporting. Here’s their current list of proposed...

Rep. Bowman Leads Colleagues in Letter to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Common Sense Gun Law Reform.

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, passed the Assembly.

FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Budget Invests in Reducing Gun Crime to Make Our Communities Safer

Councilwoman Celeste Friend introduced a proposed nuisance ordinance that would regulate indoor shooting ranges within the City of Utica. The legislation would require indoor ranges to be licensed. Here is the proposed bill (PDF).

Bill 2022-159, Amending the Laws of Westchester County by adding a new Chapter 529 in relation to the posting of notices warning of the dangers of weapons or firearms, has been introduced to the Public Safety Committee.

Res 93-2022, Recognizing June as Gun Violence Awareness Month in New York City, has been introduced to the City Council on behalf of Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. The purpose of this? Just more of the same nonsense Williams has built his reputation on.

At 12:30pm today Mayor Eric Adams will meet with Mothers for Safe Cities to discuss gun control. This event is closed press.

Stefanik Stands Up for Second Amendment Rights

Utica residents air concerns over indoor shooting range

At 10:30am today Mayor Eric Adams will host a "gun violence" event with clergy and faith leaders from across the city. This event is closed press. At 11:00am today Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin will host a "gun violence" roundtable in Rochester.

Governor Hochul will host a "gun violence" roundtable today in Brooklyn at 2:00pm

A home rule request to increase pistol license fees has been included in Westchester County’s wish list from the state. No dollar amount has been set, but it would be reasonable to assume they’ll go for a few hundred dollars. The state bill in question is A-7939/S-6659.

Rep. Bowman Proposes Plan to President Biden to Address Gun Violence

A-8786/S-7705, Criminalizes the sale of ghost guns, passed the Assembly and Senate. A-837A, Requires the creation and imposition of restrictive commercial practices and stringent recordkeeping and reporting to prevent gun and ammunition sales to individuals with a criminal record, has been...

Shooting range legislation to be proposed in Utica

State lawmakers call for ammo production tax in New York.

Five Questions Republicans Need to Answer Ahead of the New York State GOP Convention 3. Do New York Republicans agree with commonsense gun safety laws such as federal legislation mandating background checks and mental health screenings which, according to experts, would create safer communities?

Westchester residents need to call Latimer and their state reps. to block state legislation A-7939/S-6659 allowing the country to raise pistol license fees. One person is pushing for it, Captain Frank Donovan in the pistol licensing department. County Executive George Latimer, 914-995-2900...

Biden’s Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson Is So Radical Her Major Decisions are Frequently Overturned

NRA members: Bullet vote for Frank Tait only.

The NYC City Council's Committee on Public Safety will review the Mayor’s Blueprint to End Gun Violence at their next meeting on 3/4/22.

Tom Suozzi has chosen former NYC Councilwoman Diana Reyna to be his running mate. Her record on gun control while in the City Council is clear. She sponsored the following bills and resolutions during her tenure: Int 298-2002, A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New...