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This is pretty disturbing, it looks like the Daily News is trying to put together their own registry and/or possibly dox NY gun owners.
The NY "SAFE Act" apparently made names and addresses of all firearms owners public information. (!)
A word to the wise for any THR members in NY: One important piece of information in the article is that a NY permittee can opt out of his or her information being accessible under FOIA, however the opt-out request has to be approved. (!)
Excerpt:
Full article:
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethb...wspaper-is-working-to-dox-gun-owners-n2573220
The NY "SAFE Act" apparently made names and addresses of all firearms owners public information. (!)
A word to the wise for any THR members in NY: One important piece of information in the article is that a NY permittee can opt out of his or her information being accessible under FOIA, however the opt-out request has to be approved. (!)
Excerpt:
The New York State Supreme Court last week granted a motion ordering the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to turn over the name, zip codes and license category of anyone who was granted a firearm license in 2018.
The New York Daily News made the request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request process, which provides public information from government agencies to citizens and journalists.
The New York Daily News made the request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request process, which provides public information from government agencies to citizens and journalists.
Full article:
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethb...wspaper-is-working-to-dox-gun-owners-n2573220