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S-6980A, Requires the dissemination of written materials regarding child access prevention and the safe storage of firearms to students and/or persons in a parental relationship to such students at the beginning of each semester or quarter of the regular school year beginning on and after July...

Senate Codes agenda for Tuesday March 26 @ 11:30am: S-1892, Relates to adding ammunition to the list of prohibited items to purchase or dispose of after certain convictions. Companion A-659. S-4818, Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm. Companion A-5696.

S-138A, Relates to certifying instructors in small arms practice; provides that after December 31, 2026 individuals certified as an instructor in small arms practice shall seek recertification subject to the standards and curriculum promulgated by the Division of Criminal Justice Services...

A new bill has been introduced to the City Council by Shaun Abreu. INT 500-2024, Requires the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to develop materials on the dangers of keeping a gun in the home and publish these materials online. The bill would also require the Department of Health and...

Attorney General James Secures $7.8 Million from Ghost Gun Retailer for Illegally Shipping Ghost Guns to New York

Congressman Lawler praises inclusion of extension of Undetectable Firearms Act in appropriations package

A new resolution was introduced to the City Council by Councilwoman Julie Menin. RES 149-2024, Calls on the federal government to invest at least $100 million in gun violence research through the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New Yorkers Against Gun Violence sent out a solicitation regarding their Albany legislative agenda. It includes the following bills: A-4917A/S-4598A, Enacts the “School Anti-Violence Education Act”; creates a school anti-violence education program; establishes a school anti-violence education...

Senate Codes Committee agenda for Tuesday, February 27 @ 11:30am:

Attorney General James Wins Trial Against NRA and Wayne LaPierre

The City of Albany Common Council will hold a Public Safety Committee meeting on Tuesday, February 20 at 5:30pm to discuss Resolution 9.12.24R calling upon the state legislature to implement a Gun Violence Hotline and “consider toughing laws regarding the use and possession of illegal handguns.”

A-5873, Requires Extreme Risk Protection Orders to be reported to the statewide computerized registry of orders of protection and certain warrants of arrest, advanced to 3rd Reading. Companion S-3340 on 3rd Reading. S-8586, Requires a criminal history background check for the purchase of a...

New bill introduced to the NYC Council Committee on Public Safety:

Assembly Codes agenda for Tuesday 2/13 @ 11:00am:

A-8569/S-8044, Defines the term “mass shooting” for purposes of emergency response measures and access to emergency funding as a shooting incident in which at least four people are murdered with a firearm, rifle, or shotgun, passed the Assembly and Senate. Senate Codes agenda for Monday...

A-8569, Defines the term “mass shooting” for purposes of emergency response measures and access to emergency funding as a shooting incident in which at least four people are murdered with a firearm, rifle, or shotgun, advanced to 3rd Reading. Companion S-8044 passed Senate. S-2364A, Establishes...

Senate Codes agenda for Monday January 22: Assembly Codes agenda for Tuesday January 23:

Governor Hochul delivered her State of the State this morning. Her Budget Briefing Book does not call for specific gun control proposals, but does list some spending:

GIFFORDS PAC Endorses Congressman Tom Suozzi in New York Special Election

Attorney General James Leads Multistate Coalition to Stop Sales of Military-Grade Ammunition Used in Mass Shootings

Attorney General James Announces Settlement with Former NRA Senior Strategist on Eve of Trial

While the state legislature was not in session, Everytown’s Albany lobbyists reported lobbying Senate staff on bill A-6652/S-5902, Requires the submission of proof of personal liability insurance prior to the issuance or renewal of a license to carry a firearm. This idea has been around for...

New Yorkers Against Gun Violence is getting a raise. They are on track to receive $120,000 from the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (same as last year) plus an extra $5000 courtesy of Councilman Chi Ossé. This at a time when the City wants to cut spending on schools, parks, and...

New bill appears to be inspired by a similar law in New Jersey, A-8333/S-7802, Enacts the “Safer Weapons, Safer Homes Act”; requires the Division of Criminal Justice Services to certify the technological viability of personalized handguns and to establish requirements related to the sale of...

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Strengthen Public Safety

Majority Leader Schumer Floor Remarks On Senate Republicans Blocking Passage Of The Assault Weapons Ban And Continuing To Work To Fight The National Crisis Of Gun Violence In America

Attorney General James Takes Action to Protect Laws Restricting Large-Capacity Gun Magazines

Attorney General James Releases Statement on Successful Defense of New York Gun Law

Congressman Dan Goldman Fights to Hold Gun Manufacturers Accountable, Prevent Distributors from Marketing to Children

Congressman Dan Goldman Demands Speaker Johnson Bring Bipartisan Legislation to the Floor to Address Gun Violence Epidemic

Mayor Adams Leads Coalition of More Than 60 Mayors in Urging U.S. House Speaker Johnson to Pass Assault Weapons Ban

Wittenberg Sportsmen's Club is encouraging people to attend Mike Kavanagh for Ulster Co. District Attorney's Meet & Greet event this Thursday 10/26 @ 5:30pm at the Boiceville Inn, Rte. 28 in Boiceville.

New bill intro by Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar, A-8132, Requires a criminal history background check for the purchase of a three-dimensional printer capable of creating firearms; prohibits sale to a person who would be disqualified on the basis of criminal history from being granted a license...

Statement from Speaker Adams on Council Member Inna Vernikov’s Arrest

Statement From Governor Hochul on Supreme Court's Rejection of Latest Attempts to Undermine New York's Nation-Leading Gun Safety Laws

From Suffolk Co. Executive candidate Dave Calone's "8-Pillar Plan for Public Safety":

Stefanik Applauds Supreme Court's Consideration of the Challenge to Gov. Hochul's Unconstitutional Gun Control Requirements

Stec blasts new ammunition background check law

Congressman Higgins Announces Introduction of the Disarm Hate Act

Assemblyman Blankenbush warns hunters to expect possible snags for ammunition purchases amidst Concealed Carry Improvement Act taking effect September 13

A resolution to prohibit the possession of firearms in the Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve is on the Clifton Park Town Board’s agenda for September 11 @ 7:00pm.

Governor Hochul Marks One-Year Anniversary of the Implementation of Stronger Gun Safety Laws in New York State

Senator Borrello Urges Governor Hochul to Exempt NYS Youth Trap Teams from NYSNICS

Stefanik Leads Letter to Governor Hochul Over New York State Law's Open Assault on Gun Owners' Constitutional Rights

Attorney General James Takes Action to Prevent Domestic Abusers from Accessing Guns

Congressman Dan Goldman Calls for National Three-Day Waiting Period for All Handgun Sales

Inside a State Legislator’s Fight Against the Gun Industry’s Legal Immunity

D.A. Bragg Moves To Defend New York’s Red Flag Gun Law Against Court Challenges