Monday, May 22, 2023

New York State Police Advocate: Governor’s Gun Seizure Mandate is Hindering Crime Fighting

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NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS VOLUME 30, NUMBER 20

 
New York State Police Advocate: Governor's Gun Seizure Mandate is Hindering Crime Fighting
NEWS  
New York State Police Advocate: Governor's Gun Seizure Mandate is Hindering Crime Fighting
Proponents of so-called "red flag" laws like to claim they are a "public safety" measure. But a union representing state police investigators in New York is sounding the alarm that a mandate handed down by Gov. Katherine Hochul (D) to increase seizures of lawfully-owned guns is interfering with their other crime fighting duties. Details were provided in a recent article at news site TimesUnion.com.
 
US Senator Tries to Undermine Branch of Government Intended as a Check on HIS Branch of Government
NEWS  
US Senator Tries to Undermine Branch of Government Intended as a Check on HIS Branch of Government
As anyone who has an elementary school level education understands, our Founders established our federal government to have three branches—the Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary—each designed with their own duties, and also designed to act as a check on the others from trying to assert too much power.
 
No. Obama and Other Gun Controllers Don't Want to Treat Guns Like Cars
NEWS  
No. Obama and Other Gun Controllers Don't Want to Treat Guns Like Cars
Always one for lame platitudes, last week Barack Obama suggested that gun control has become too politicized and that firearms should be regulated like motor vehicles. Speaking with CBS Mornings, the former president offered something of a kinder, gentler version of his 2008 bitter clingers statement, opining,
 
New San Francisco Law Would Prohibit Intimidating Crooks by Drawing Weapons
NEWS  
New San Francisco Law Would Prohibit Intimidating Crooks by Drawing Weapons
Comedian Dave Chappelle visited San Francisco last week to perform. "What the f—k happened to this place?" he asked, declaring that the whole city has morphed into its infamous Tenderloin district. "Y'all … need a Batman!" 
 
NRA-ILA Backed Lawsuit Challenging Maryland's Unconstitutional Carry Restrictions Filed in Federal Court.
LEGAL & LEGISLATION  
NRA-ILA Backed Lawsuit Challenging Maryland's Unconstitutional Carry Restrictions Filed in Federal Court.
Maryland has become the latest state to defy the United States Supreme Court's Bruen decision with the passage of SB 1 and HB 824. It has also become the latest state to get hit with an NRA-ILA backed lawsuit challenging those restrictions.
 
Court Preliminarily Enjoins New Jersey from Enforcing New Carry-Permitting Requirements and Sensitive-Place Restrictions in NRA-Backed Case
LEGAL & LEGISLATION  
Court Preliminarily Enjoins New Jersey from Enforcing New Carry-Permitting Requirements and Sensitive-Place Restrictions in NRA-Backed Case
In December, New Jersey passed A4769, which effectively declares the entire state to be a sensitive place, increases permit fees, uses social media posts as grounds to deny permits, and requires gun owners to acquire insurance that does not appear to exist in the state.

STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP

Alaska Alaska
Alaska: Legislature Passes Emergency Powers Bill
California California
California: Numerous Anti-Gun Bills Eligible for Floor Votes
Delaware Delaware
Delaware: House Committee Passes Handgun Licensing Bill
Louisiana Louisiana
Louisiana: House Committee Preps for "Gun Day" Tomorrow; Contact your Lawmakers Today!
Maine Maine
Maine: Democrats Advance Sweeping Gun Control Package
Maine: Major Gun Bill Week, Contact Committee Members Today!
Minnesota Minnesota
MN: "Kitchen Sink" Gun Control Bill Passes House - Action Needed!
Missouri Missouri
Missouri: General Assembly Adjourns from 2023 Legislative Session
Nevada Nevada
Nevada: Gov. Lombardo Vetoes Anti-Gun Bills
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