Supreme Court strikes down New York law limiting guns in public.

By artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 1:47pm |

The Supreme Court's reluctance to hear Second Amendment cases changed as its membership shifted to the right in recent years. The court's conservative bloc voted on Thursday to overturn a century-old New York law restricting the carrying of handguns. https://t.co/FjVGDHuB0h pic.twitter.com/i5nXE34kmu
— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 23, 2022

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“The court today establishes a very high bar for all gun restrictions. Very few state gun laws will be able to survive such a high standard," constitutional lawyer Jeff Lewis told The Daily Beast https://t.co/HRuVVE5OJ4
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 23, 2022

by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 1:48pm

Adams rips Supreme Court gun ruling, says New Yorkers are now 'less safe' https://t.co/6W2L26YNkb pic.twitter.com/tK4q7KeGyN
— New York Post (@nypost) June 23, 2022

In New York, we don’t back down — we fight back.

We’ve enacted nation-leading gun safety laws, and I will continue to do everything in my power to keep our communities safe from gun violence.
— Kathy Hochul (@KathyHochul) June 23, 2022

by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 1:50pm

More from NY Gov. Hochl:

It is outrageous that at a moment of national reckoning on gun violence, the Supreme Court has recklessly struck down a New York law that limits those who can carry concealed weapons.
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) June 23, 2022

In response to this ruling, we are closely reviewing our options – including calling a special session of the legislature.

Just as we swiftly passed nation-leading gun reform legislation, I will continue to do everything in my power to keep New Yorkers safe from gun violence.
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) June 23, 2022

by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 3:08pm

Welcome back to the Wild West! Get yourself a handgun if you don't have one already. Invest in stocks that manufacture cheap handguns and things like clothing and handbags and car shelves in cars that allow for easy access when carrying them.

There are so many ramifications, it's hard at first to realize them all. Things like: expect that when you are stopped by police when driving, the officer will approach with his gun drawn?....

Edit to add advice for the kids: this is why you take your vote for president very seriously. While a president may only last 4 years of your lifetime and probably has little direct impact on your life, the Supreme Court they appoint may impact your entire life. Voting for a spoiler candidate for president could haunt you for your entire life, up close and personally.

by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 2:07pm

same advice for the radical kids from a younger person than me, said a different way:

In 2015, Susan Sarandon wanted to carry concealed on the NYC subway. Did she sit around whining about on Twitter? Not Susan. She laid out a seven-year plan, beginning with the defeat Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election. The Democrats have a lot to learn from her.
— Alice woulda won (@AliceFromQueens) June 24, 2022

by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 11:31pm

MEANWHILE

These are the 15 Republican senators who voted to break a filibuster to advance the gun safety bill https://t.co/mzKndg0COz
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) June 23, 2022

Get used to gun ownership regs. being like those for alcohol?

by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 2:40pm

15 GOP yeas on the gun bill:

Blunt
Burr
Capito
Cassidy
Collins
Cornyn
Ernst
Graham
McConnell
Murkowski
Portman
Romney
Tillis
Toomey
Young
— Top08 1776 (@dearty66) June 24, 2022

Senate votes 65-33 to pass the most significant gun violence prevention bill in decades, marking a victory for the gun-safety movement and a rare defeat for the NRA on the Hill. The bill now goes to the House, which is expected to pass it. President Biden says he will sign it.
— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) June 24, 2022

https://t.co/EeVSEbp0IH
— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) June 24, 2022

PELOSI: "First thing tomorrow morning, the Rules Committee will meet to advance this life-saving legislation to the Floor. When the Rules Committee finishes its business, we will head immediately to the Floor. And we will send the bill to President Biden for his signature"
— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) June 24, 2022

The 15 GOP "yes" votes on gun bill

FOUR ARE RETIRING
Blunt
Burr
Portman
Toomey

EIGHT DON'T FACE RE-ELECTION TILL 2026
Capito
Cassidy
Collins
Cornyn
Graham
Tillis
McConnell
Ernst

THE OTHERS
Young (already won 2022 primary)
Murkowski (reelection 2022)
Romney (seat's up in 2024)
— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) June 24, 2022

by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 11:44pm

So now we're getting bipartisan gun legislation, the Supreme Court can strike it down. Glad i live in Yourup.

by PeraclesPlease on Fri, 06/24/2022 - 6:15am

THE HOUSE has passed the bipartisan gun deal. 234-193. Bill heads to White House for Biden’s signature.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) June 24, 2022

by artappraiser on Fri, 06/24/2022 - 1:47pm

A lot of predictions that Congress wouldn't pass anything, but just a reminder that politics isn't very predictable. https://t.co/ken8eMBLas
— Zaid Jilani (@ZaidJilani) June 24, 2022

by artappraiser on Fri, 06/24/2022 - 1:55pm

The Supremes also did this:

U.S. Supreme Court protects police from 'Miranda' lawsuits https://t.co/yPyCIdMaVn pic.twitter.com/0hyMVRKOOr
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 23, 2022

by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 2:42pm

Gonna be very weird if Supreme Court ends a constitutional right to obtain an abortion next week, saying it should be left to the States to decide, right after it just imposed a constitutional right to concealed carry of firearms, saying it cannot be left to the States to decide
— Neal Katyal (@neal_katyal) June 23, 2022

by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 3:05pm

a friend and I were just on the phone imagining what it's going to be like when there's like 5 Bernard Goetz's in the same subway car you're in

by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 5:12pm

HOLY SMOKES:

BREAKING: DOJ releases statement that they "respectfully disagree" with Supreme Court's ruling on New York gun law: "The Department of Justice remains committed to saving innocent lives by enforcing and defending federal firearms laws." https://t.co/DZ7dBEjJ36 pic.twitter.com/OdFm2rdOhz
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) June 23, 2022

by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 8:15pm

Gun control cartoon. #GunControlNow #GunControl #NRA #Colorado #BoulderColorado pic.twitter.com/JOD3ChaZPn
— Michael de Adder (@deAdder) March 23, 2021

by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 8:54pm

"Get ready for more armed people in America’s largest states" analysis by Philip Bump at WaPo, June 23, 2022 at 12:21 p.m. EDT -

The right has become increasingly skeptical of mandating permits for guns and Clarence Thomas just created a predicate for acting on that skepticism. https://t.co/5ZXVJgEHpn pic.twitter.com/v4yDVoYyyF
— Philip Bump (@pbump) June 24, 2022

by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 11:15pm

Something people should be aware of is that criminal justice reform groups worked with the NRA to strike down restrictions on concealed carry.

They’ve been pushing the idea that enforcing rules against illegal gun-carrying is bad.https://t.co/Geps308Lqm
— Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias) June 23, 2022

But post-Heller and post this new ruling there are still lots of restrictions on buying and carrying guns in blue states and cities. It is good and important to enforce these rules! https://t.co/rQI5IU2tlL
— Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias) June 23, 2022

by artappraiser on Fri, 06/24/2022 - 3:45am

Official Libertarian Party Twitter account, outline of gun policy (YIKES!)

Abolish the ATF

Repeal the National Firearms Act of 1934

Repeal the Gun Control Act of 1968

Repeal all red flag laws

Enact unrestricted/permitless carry

Ridicule gun-grabbing politicians

Encourage gun printing by individuals

Decriminalize automatic weapons
— Libertarian Party (@LPNational) June 12, 2022

by artappraiser on Sat, 06/25/2022 - 3:33pm

NYTimes yesterday

States Rush to Revamp Laws After Supreme Court’s Gun Ruling After some restrictions on gun permits were deemed unconstitutional, legislators made plans to craft new laws honoring the ruling while still creating limits.
A little-known fintech company is leading the way in offering a “buy now, pay later” plan to buy guns
Congress Passes Bipartisan Gun Legislation, Clearing It for Biden House gave final approval to the Senate-passed compromise, ending nearly three decades of congressional inaction.
Here’s what is in the Senate’s gun bill — and what was left out.

by artappraiser on Sat, 06/25/2022 - 3:54pm

Law enforcement officials said the decision will have a ripple effect, exacerbating the issue of gun violence and making it more difficult for officers to identify those who are illegally carrying guns in public https://t.co/4yPbyeMy1N
— CNN (@CNN) June 25, 2022

by artappraiser on Sat, 06/25/2022 - 9:31pm

[Narrator:] They ignored the lessons. https://t.co/xcF4OTT9yt
— Peter Moskos (@PeterMoskos) August 9, 2021

New York City Experiences Unsurpassed Crime Reduction in September

October 3, 2017

Fewest Index Crimes and Shooting Incidents of any September in the Modern Compstat Era.

New York City experienced a record low number of index crimes for September 2017, continuing the overall downward trend of the entire year. There were 15 fewer murders, or -42.9%; 30 fewer shooting incidents, or -27.8%; and 458 fewer index crimes, or...

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/news/article.page?id=pr1003

by PeraclesPlease on Mon, 06/27/2022 - 1:18am

Right to carry laws generate enormous increases in crime, mediated by theft of firearms and reduced police effectiveness. https://t.co/FSkO1gi8qv pic.twitter.com/ixtuip5TpA
— Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias) June 27, 2022

by artappraiser on Mon, 06/27/2022 - 11:57pm

With the broadest gun reform package in decade signed into law by the President, many are wondering if gun policies actually reduce deaths. A broad review of research by the nonpartisan RAND Corporation shows that some do and some don't. We break it down: https://t.co/7fzFaJHBY0
— Zaid Jilani (@ZaidJilani) June 27, 2022

by artappraiser on Tue, 06/28/2022 - 4:18pm

Those crazy whack Supremes do it again

The State defendants didn't even seriously try to rebut evidence proving the Voting Rights Act violation. From the Fifth Circuit's opinion addressing one key issue: Defendants made a "tactical choice" to "leave[] the plaintiffs’ evidence . . . largely uncontested."
— Sam Spital (@SamSpital) June 28, 2022

by PeraclesPlease on Wed, 06/29/2022 - 12:01am

Data breach exposes private info of all California concealed-carry permit holders https://t.co/ZJ487b7rH2
— Barbara Davis (She/Her) (@Barbara48283910) June 30, 2022

AG: Personal info of California's concealed-carry permit holders was visible online https://t.co/6WOH3FNN3c
— ABC10 (@ABC10) June 30, 2022

STATEMENT: California Sheriffs slam @AGRobBonta for doxxing names, home addresses, of lawful gun owners in “data breach”

"It is infuriating that people who have been complying with the law are put at risk by this breach. Sheriffs are concerned about CA CCW permit holders." pic.twitter.com/AiDPRdxdQh
— Freedom2A (@RealKay88) June 30, 2022

by artappraiser on Wed, 06/29/2022 - 11:59pm

Are we about to see how people like everyone carrying on mass transit where they have no ability to run?

A new complaint over D.C.'s prohibition against carrying firearms within the Metro public transit system relies heavily on a recent SCOTUS precedent.
https://t.co/wLybXKjRE9
— Law.com (@lawdotcom) July 1, 2022

At least on a bus, the driver can see what's going on and stop and let everyone run. But on a train, everyone in a car is stuck with shooters. (And underground there is nowhere to go unless you're at a station.)

by artappraiser on Fri, 07/01/2022 - 3:55pm

^ do I have to say this is not the way to discourage driving in cities?

by artappraiser on Fri, 07/01/2022 - 3:58pm

New York lawmakers pass bill limiting the concealed carry of firearms @ Twitter news events "Last night"

On Friday, New York state lawmakers voted to pass new gun laws that prohibit people from carrying concealed firearms in public settings considered “sensitive places,” such as colleges, hospitals, subways and parks, The New York Times and CNN report. The new law also lays out a strict licensing process to obtain a concealed-carry permit, requiring applicants to get more training and submit their social media accounts for review (!!!), according to CNN and Reuters. Last week, the Supreme Court struck down a law in the state requiring people to demonstrate “proper cause” to carry concealed firearms outside their homes.

all the tweeted coverage at link

by artappraiser on Sat, 07/02/2022 - 5:13am

Indiana police can no longer ask whether someone is legally carrying a gun or disarm them unless they can prove criminal intent: “Someone with an AR-15 can stand on a sidewalk looking at a school. We can't even ask what they're doing because of this law." https://t.co/8tqRG9iMjg
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) July 2, 2022

well, that is what BLM wanted, right?

by artappraiser on Sat, 07/02/2022 - 6:57am

Thought I was being hyperbolic with my above comment, but turns out these guys are thinking along the same lines:

Can you guess if this is a statement from N.R.A. or Bronx Public Defenders? "Gov. Hochul and her 2nd Amendment allies in Albany have defied the United States Supreme Court with an intentionally malicious rewriting of New York's concealed carry law." https://t.co/bpDbXZhCqi
— Peter Moskos (@PeterMoskos) July 2, 2022

Sounds like the Philadelphia DA
— Harrison Finberg (@harrisonfinberg) July 2, 2022

I'm not going to register to Reuters to find out so based on current level of of reflexive crazy I'm going to say Bronx Defenders
— Brooklyn Mind (@brklynmind) July 2, 2022

by artappraiser on Sat, 07/02/2022 - 12:02pm

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