NY New Proposed Gun Law Bills

New York State is expected to pass a slew of Legislation this week, that will tighten Gun Laws across the State.

Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has agreed on this Legislation with the State Senate Majority Leader and the Assembly Speaker, so it is expected to pass.

The Legislators say it will close Loopholes that allowed the alleged Gunman in Buffalo to carry out his carnage, but Republicans say the Bills make for cheap headlines without addressing underlying issues.

More than 600 People have become a Victim of Gun Violence in New York City so far this year, including a 72-year-old Woman who was Shot inside her home in Queens on Monday.

In a meeting with the Buffalo Mayor Tuesday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) called for more Funding to take Guns off the Street and improve Mental Health resources. "It's time to give the resources to our cities and states that will ensure that we can provide the necessary mental health care," Adams said.

Responding to Public outcry after the recent mass shootings, the Governor says she plans to sign Ten proposed Bills into Law this week.

If enacted, the Laws would Criminalize threatening Mass Harm and require Information-sharing among State, Local, and Federal agencies when Guns are used in a Crime.

New York would also become the First State to Prohibit the Sale of Body Armor, which the alleged Buffalo Shooter was wearing during his Attack. Exceptions would be made for Law Enforcement and Others who need body armor for work.

"The view of this bill is that the world is not made safer by allowing anybody to purchase this stuff because it does make it more difficult for police to respond," State Sen. Brian Kavanagh (D-26th District) said. "New York's laws, especially with the package that we're passing this week, really are among the strongest in the country," Kavanagh said.

One of the biggest changes in this Legislation would raise the Minimum age to buy a Semi-Automatic Rifle from 18 to 21 years old, and Require a License prior to Purchase. "This is going to force these gun dealers to do a background check, go through character and fitness," State Sen. Kevin Thomas (D-6th District) said.

New Yorkers who already own a Semi-Automatic Rifle or Body Armor would be Grandfathered in, according to State Senators.

This Legislation Package would also mandate Microstamping for New Guns, which is Identification Technology that etches a Unique Code in each Bullet Case as it's fired.

Some Other Highlights of the Bills include:

- Increase Accountability for Social Media Platforms.

- Eliminate Grandfathering of Large-Capacity Ammunition feeding devices.

- Strengthen the Red Flag Law by expanding the List of People who can file for “Extreme Risk Protection Orders,” and other Measures.

- Close any other weapon Loophole, details to follow.










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