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/FjVGDHuB0hpic.twitter.com/i5nXE34kmu
“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
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
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.
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.
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.
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"
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
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/DZ7dBEjJ36pic.twitter.com/OdFm2rdOhz
"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/5ZXVJgEHpnpic.twitter.com/v4yDVoYyyF
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
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
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...
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
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."
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
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
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.)
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.
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
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
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by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 1:48pm
by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 1:50pm
More from NY Gov. Hochl:
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:
by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 11:31pm
MEANWHILE
Get used to gun ownership regs. being like those for alcohol?
by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 2:40pm
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
by artappraiser on Fri, 06/24/2022 - 1:47pm
by artappraiser on Fri, 06/24/2022 - 1:55pm
The Supremes also did this:
by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 2:42pm
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:
by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 8:15pm
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 -
by artappraiser on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 11:15pm
by artappraiser on Fri, 06/24/2022 - 3:45am
Official Libertarian Party Twitter account, outline of gun policy (YIKES!)
by artappraiser on Sat, 06/25/2022 - 3:33pm
NYTimes yesterday
by artappraiser on Sat, 06/25/2022 - 3:54pm
by artappraiser on Sat, 06/25/2022 - 9:31pm
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
by artappraiser on Mon, 06/27/2022 - 11:57pm
by artappraiser on Tue, 06/28/2022 - 4:18pm
Those crazy whack Supremes do it again
by PeraclesPlease on Wed, 06/29/2022 - 12:01am
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?
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
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:
by artappraiser on Sat, 07/02/2022 - 12:02pm