NY More Gun Laws

New York is Changing its Gun Laws and stepping up Social Media Oversight:

Microstamping

A long-sought Measure that could lead to the unique Imprinting of Pistols and Ammunition is about to be made Law. The Measure will require the State Division of Criminal Justice Services to "examine" the viability of Microstamping-enabled Pistols. If the Technology is deemed viable, Pistols sold in the State would have to use that Technology.

The Technology uses Lasers to make Engravings on the Internal workings of a Firearm. When fired, the Engravings put a unique Number on the Shell Casing of the Cartridge. Supporters of the Legislation believe the Technology can be used to better Track Guns that are used in Crimes as a Serial Number to identify the Make, Model and Serial Number.

Social Media be Monitored

Social Media platforms will soon be required to maintain ways of Reporting Hateful behavior. This is meant to address an issue raised by the Governor last month, after the Buffalo Shooting after the alleged Gunman posted a Racist screed online.

The Bill also Dovetails with efforts by New York Attorney General, Letitia James' (D) Office, which is Investigating the Role of Social Platforms in the Shooting. A Provision within the Bill also outlines Protections for Free Speech.

Domestic Terrorism

The Attorney General's Office in New York, is also getting a set of Expanded powers. The Office will be enabled to Study and Investigate how Social Media companies can Promote or Facilitate acts of Violence, Hate Crimes, and Domestic Terrorism.

The Measure will create a Task Force on Social Media Violence to make Recommendations and Identify Problems. It will also Review whether Social Media firms can be held in Civil or Criminal Liability. A Report from the Task force will be Submitted to the Governor and the State Legislature.










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