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House bill seeks to roll back state, local ‘assault weapon’ regs

by Chris Eger

A New York Republican filed a measure in the U.S. House last week that would limit the authority of states to regulate rifles and shotguns.

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New York woman sues for right to an attorney at gun license hearings

by Chris Eger

A gun owner who had her firearms confiscated is suing New York in federal court to have the right to legal representation during a proceeding to revoke a gun license.

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Former gun shop owner, employees arrested for NY SAFE Act violations

by Chris Eger

The New York State Police have taken three into custody this week, charged with illegally selling guns classified under state law as "assault weapons."

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Supreme Court lets Connecticut ‘assault weapon’ ban stand

by Chris Eger

The nation's highest court on Monday declined to take up a challenge to Connecticut's 2013 assault weapon ban expansion rushed through in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting.

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With Scalia’s death, group halts Supreme Court challenge to SAFE Act

by Chris Eger

The NYSRPA is winding up a three-year court battle to overturn the state's draconian gun control scheme by declining to submit the case to the nation's high court.

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Lawmakers in New York, Illinois call for action on No Fly List gun sales

by Chris Eger

High-ranking Democrats in at least two states are calling for a gun sale ban to those on no-fly lists news of action by Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy to do the same.

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NY SAFE Act compromise on ammo program requirement

by Chris Eger

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) and state lawmakers have agreed to change parts of the draconian NY SAFE Act in relation to ammunition sales.

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Reactions to shockingly low NY gun registration numbers

by Chris Eger

With just 45,000 firearms registered under the SAFE Act out of an expected 1 million, both gun control and Second Amendment advocates are claiming victory.

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Read the breakdown of SAFE Act ‘assault weapons’ registered in New York

by Chris Eger

Records released show that 23,847 people have applied to register 44,485 guns classified as an assault weapon under the egis of the Secure Ammunition Firearms Enforcement Act (NY SAFE) implemented two years ago

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Low SAFE Act numbers hint at non-compliance in NY

by Chris Eger

Just one of every 800 New Yorkers have registered their firearms under the requirements of the state's 2013 gun control legislation.

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Retired cop sues New York state for seizing guns over insomnia treatment

by Chris Eger

A U.S. Navy veteran and retired police detective is suing New York state after his firearms were confiscated following medical treatment for a sleep disorder.

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Advocates on all sides ask state to release firearms registration numbers

by Chris Eger

Both gun rights advocates and gun control proponents in New York are seeking the figures on just how many guns classified as "assault weapons" under the SAFE Act were registered while the State Police is stonewalling.

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