Michael Gianaris (D-Queens) introduces more gun-control legislation

[camacho]

Only in NY

In one of the latest rounds of gun-control feeding frenzies, New York State Assemblyman Michael Gianaris (D-Queens) recently introduced legislation to require a background check and permit to purchase muzzle-loading, or black powder, guns. Until now, these antique guns have been exempt from state regulation and licensing requirements. The bill is a reaction to two recent incidents. In one, a student with a history of psychological illness brought a loaded black-powder rifle onto the campus of St. John’s University, and in the other, a convicted felon used such a rifle to shoot and injure a New York State Trooper. Aside from the obvious constitutional issues, there is concern that the proposed regulations could limit hunting and virtually end the ability to collect antique guns or re-enact historical battles in the state.

Full article here:http://archive.patriotpost.us/pub/08-02_Digest/page-5.php#around-the-nation-gun-control

 

[Vaarok]

Old news, upstate where I am there's been a lot, and I do mean a lot, of letters written, especially given everyone immediately recognized how this would screw over BP hunting season. And while that might not be RKBA motivation, it's still impetus on our side.

 

[camacho]

And while that might not be RKBA motivation, it's still impetus on our side.

Any assault on any firearm is an assault on all firearms, as far as I am concerned. I am glad the folks in NY have expressed their displeasure at this draconian measure.

 

[AndyC]

Expressed their displeasure? How very... British of them.

Come on boys, I thought even New Yorkers were Americans. Time to get nail-spitting, bar-bending, righteously mad

 

[jlday70]

Expressed their displeasure? How very... British of them.

Come on boys, I thought even New Yorkers were Americans. Time to get nail-spitting, bar-bending, righteously mad
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I've been that way since I moved back to western NY.

 

[Blackbeard]

These military-style weapons are capable of spraying .50 caliber bullets at over 100 rounds per hour!

 

[Jim K]

Residents of New York City who have looked across the Hudson have been known to express the idea that the appearance of land is an illusion, as it is well known, and reportedly taught in NYC schools, that there is nothing west of the Hudson.

Jim