The Supreme Court has decided to proceed with a case challenging the legality of New York City’s handgun permitting system, which previously prevented its citizens from traveling outside the city with a licensed, locked and unloaded handgun. New York City had requested that the case, scheduled to be heard on […]
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NRA sues Cuomo and state agency over legality of “Carry Guard” program
The National Rifle Association is suing Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Department of Financial Services for allegedly targeting insurance companies they partner with to offer protection programs for gun owners. In a statement, Cuomo called the lawsuit an attempt by the NRA to advance its “dangerous agenda to sell […]
Taking guns from dangerous hands
Following Sunday’s mass shooting in a Texas church, Sen. Brad Hoylman is urging colleagues to take action on his legislation that would take guns away from domestic abusers. Hoylman, D-Manhattan, is calling on fellow senators to revisit and pass his Safe Homes Act (S.67) which would allow law enforcement […]