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NY SAFE Act compromise on ammo program requirement
by Chris EgerNew 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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‘No Serbu For You!’ revisited (VIDEO)
by Ben PhilippiI caught up with Mark Serbu at SHOT Show in Las Vegas earlier this year and asked him to recount the infamous "No Serbu For You!" incident.
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New York Senate passes SAFE Act reforms as crime rises
by Chris EgerIn a 35-26 vote this week, New York senators approved a measure that would weaken several parts of the state's draconian gun control law as a crime wave hits New York City.
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“Common sense” and other logical fallacies
by Greg CampGun control advocates have a favorite way of describing their proposals—common sense or sensible—which is a tactic designed to preempt opposition. But whether a new gun regulation is sensible or not is precisely what needs to be debated.
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Trump headlines at pro-gun rally in Albany, NY (VIDEO)
by S.H. BlannelberryDonald Trump attended a gun-rights rally in Albany, New York, on Tuesday to protest the SAFE Act and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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NY State Police update NY SAFE guide, will not enforce seven-round mag limit
by S.H. BlannelberryThe New York State Police have updated their NY SAFE Act Field Guide to reflect a judge's ruling striking down the 7-round magazine limit, meaning that trooper will no longer enforce that part or the sweeping gun-control law.
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NY gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino: ‘If I am elected governor, I will repeal the SAFE Act’ (VIDEO)
by S.H. BlannelberryNew York gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino vowed to repeal the controversial SAFE Act if he unseats Gov. Cuomo in the 2014 election.
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SAFE Act proponent arrested after accidentally bringing loaded gun on school property, prompting lockdown (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzA well-known gun control advocate and supporter of the NY SAFE Act was arrested Thursday afternoon in Buffalo, New York and now faces two felony charges after authorities discovered he was carrying a loaded handgun on school property, an incident which prompted a more than three-hour lockdown.
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NY State Police on background checks for ammo: ‘We’re not ready to do it’ (VIDEO)
by S.H. BlannelberryNew York State Police Superintendent Joseph A. D’Amico said that they are not ready to begin enforcing the SAFE Act provision requiring background checks for ammo purchases, nor do they know when they will be ready to begin enforcement.
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New Yorkers aren’t snitching, Illegal gun hotline only led to one arrest
by Jennifer CruzIt appears that New Yorkers aren’t exactly ready to snitch on their friends, neighbors and family members for possessing illegal guns, as the illegal gun tip line has only resulted in a single arrest in the past two years.
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Upstate New York Firefighters: ‘SAFE Act doesn’t make us safer’ (VIDEO)
by S.H. Blannelberry“The governor took it upon himself to use us as a pawn and I think most of us are not very happy about that," said former Webster Fire Chief Craig Akins.
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NY Sheriffs Association to law enforcement: Don’t enforce SAFE Act 7-round magazine limit (VIDEO)
by S.H. BlannelberryBoth the New York Sheriffs Association and Gov. Andrew Cuomo agree, the federal judge's ruling striking down the SAFE Act's 7-round magazine limit is binding, statewide.
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