Only in NY
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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.
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