Please be aware that a number of Pro 2-A organizations are now realizing that the New York Firearms Association is not quite what it appears to be and in fact may be a broad (encompassing 15 or more organizations in more than 12 states) misleading business composed of several brothers who are deceiving generous Pro 2-A supporters of their donations for their personal benefit. I first reported on this over 18 months ago and this has now been reported in a number of states. In New York State this has been an alert put out by Ammoland, Gun Owners of America (New York Chapter), and S.C.O.P.E. to name a few.

Information is gleaned from a number of sources including but not limited to Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), Gun Owners of America (GOA), Ammoland, New York State Conservation Council (NYSCC), Legiscan.com, NRA Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA), 2 AM Patriot, and Concerned Citizens for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA).

In mid-May, the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) will hold a hearing combining 5 or more cases for certiorari (right to be heard). These cases from Illinois and Maryland, originally brought by SAF and individuals, concern the bans (and definitions of) assault weapons and magazine capacity.

In mid-May, the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) will hold a hearing combining 5 or more cases for certiorari (right to be heard). These cases from Illinois and Maryland, originally brought by SAF and individuals, concern the bans (and definitions of) assault weapons and magazine capacity.

Actions on proposed bills (4/28/2024 through 5/8/2024)

New York Senate Bill 9137
Action: 2024-04-30 – REFERRED TO CODES
Summary.

Prohibits openly carrying a rifle or shotgun; establishes exemptions from such prohibition.

Same As/Similar To

A10052 (Same As) 2024-05-02 – referred to codes.

 

New York Senate Bill 5802

Status
Action: 2024-05-06 – referred to environmental conservation
Summary.

Allows for the hunting of deer by individuals aged sixty and older with a crossbow in a special archery season.

Same As/Similar To

A06815 (Same As) 2024-02-01 – print number 6815a

 

New York Senate Bill 7365

Status
Action: 2024-05-01 – PRINT NUMBER 7365A
Summary

Requires reasonable controls and procedures to be taken with respect to the sale, manufacturing, importing, and marketing of pistol converters.

Same As/Similar To

A10053 (Same As) 2024-05-02 – referred to codes.

 

New York Senate Bill 9225

Status

Action: 2024-05-07 – REFERRED TO CODES
Summary

Makes it illegal for certain persons to possess or sell a pistol converter or a converted pistol.

 

New York Senate Bill 6649

Status
Action: 2024-05-08 – 1ST REPORT CAL.1009
Hearing: May 8 @ 9:30 am in Room 124 CAP

Summary

Requires firearms dealers to post and provide written warnings to purchasers of dangers posed by access to weapons in the home.

Sponsors

Same As/Similar To

A02882 (Same As) 2024-01-03 – ordered to third reading

 

 

 US Congress House Bill 8169

Status
Action: 2024-04-30 – Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Summary

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to prohibit the use of lead ammunition on all lands and waters under the jurisdiction and control of the Forest Service, and for other purposes.

 

US Congress House Bill 615

Action: 2024-05-01 – Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Hearing: Jun 1 @ 1:00 am in H-313, CAPITOL

Summary

To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes.

 

Title

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023

Same As/Similar To

SB1185 (Same As) 2023-04-18 – Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
HR1173 (Related) 2024-04-30 – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 The statement below is self-explanatory.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    
May 3, 2024

Attorney General’s Press Office/212-416-8060 nyag.pressoffice@ag.ny.gov

Statement from Attorney General James on Court Decision Upholding New York’s Law on Background Checks for Ammunition Sales   

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York denied a preliminary injunction against New York’s law requiring background checks with ammunition sales in New York State Firearms Association v. James:  

“Our gun safety laws are meant to protect New Yorkers and help the residents of this state live free from gun violence. Part of these commonsense laws is a strong background check provision for purchasing ammunition, and this court decision will help keep that effort in place. My office will continue to fiercely defend New York’s gun laws because we know that every New Yorker deserves to feel safe in their home and community.” 

 New York’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA), enacted in July 2022, requires individuals to pass a background check when purchasing ammunition. In September 2023, the New York State Firearms Association and four individuals sued to block the enforcement of New York’s law on background checks of ammunition sales. The court denied the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction, finding that they had not shown any likelihood of success on the merits and allowing the law to stay in effect pending the duration of the litigation.