State, local and jurisdictional-level actions related to gun-control (Post-Newtown)

[tonyz]

Originally Posted by pcfixer

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/fr...ect3&ys=2013RS

If a legislator proposed a similar tax (50%...and, they'll do us a favor and settle for 25%) on a segment of speech or a governmental entity proposed enacting a similar restraint -- there would be hell to pay.

When one looks at the state proposals in total - if enacted - we are rapidly approaching a point where the people could effectively be considered "disarmed."

Ask anyone who has tried to purchase any 9mm target stuff or .22LR at a retail store, lately.

FWIW, some handgun courses suggest a minimum 1,000 rounds or more for the course. A couple of courses and no ability to replace what you might have used in training and you are SOL. I can go through a couple of hundred rounds at the range, easily, just getting in a little practice before work.

[Stiletto11]

Here is what's coming down the pike for Connecticut as the commies get ready to vote on the most draconian legislation ever proposed in this state:

A ban on all modern sporting rifles classifying them as "Assault Weapons." ANY rifle or shotgun with a pistol grip will be banned.
Arbitrarily restricting the magazine size to 10 rounds.
Confiscating all magazines holding more than 10 rounds, pistols included as of Oct. 1, 2013.
Mandate an unproven and unavailable smart-gun concept.
Statewide gun registration for all firearms.
One-Gun-A-Month restrictions.
Increase pistol permit fees in order to fund gun-control legislation.
Expand standards and suitability to acquire pistol permit.
Eliminate Board of Firearms Permit Examiners which is the appeal process for anyone denied a permit. (No Appeal Process)

It looks like Barry is waiting for the states to do his dirty work and then he'll clean up the loose ends.

[GratefulCitizen]

The latest list of sheriffs supporting the 2nd Amendment:
http://cspoa.org/sheriffs-gun-rights/

[Tree Potato]

The SHAC interim report was released, but doesn't seem to have much attention yet: http://www.governor.ct.gov/malloy/li...2013.03.18.pdf

It seems politically motivated to endorse significant additional gun control, so it seems appropriate to post in this thread rather than the others. Please feel free to move if it's better posted elsewhere.

...It is important to note that the Commission postponed discussion of mental health issues until after the interim report in order to develop a strategy to call upon the vast research and the many experts who would want to provide input...

^^^As opposed to firearms issues, where research is lacking and there are no experts to call upon.^^^

Here's the table of contents; the obvious focus is evident in what is explored first (firearms) and what is not included in this interim report (mental health). The proposed firearms restrictions are exactly what can be expected from the anti-gun crowd:

Sandy Hook Advisory Commission Membership.....3
Introduction and Background.....4
Firearms and Ammunition.....6
--Firearm Permitting and Registration.....6
--High-capacity Firearms, Magazine Capacity, and Ammunition.....6
--Firearm Storage and Security.....8
--Miscellaneous (Firearms and Ammunition).....8
Safe School Design and Human Resource Emergency Preparedness.....10
--Minimum Classroom Security Standards.....10
--Threat and Risk Assessment/Emergency Planning and Response Standards.....10
--Identification and Financing of School Hardening Tactics.....13
--Human Resource Training and Capacity-Building.....13
Additional Required Partnerships and Support.....15
Miscellaneous.....16
--Commission Findings:.....16

Additional SHAC meetings and press release info is here: http://www.governor.ct.gov/malloy/cw...=3997&q=516496

[tonyz]

G&A report on the best and worst states for firearm owners.

by James Tarr | March 18, 2013

"To provide you, dear reader, with a primer of gun-friendly regions of the United States, we’ve analyzed all 50 states—and Washington, D.C.—and ranked them to find out which are the most pro-gun."

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http://www.gunsandammo.com/2013/03/18/text-only/

[GratefulCitizen]

Originally Posted by tonyz

G&A report on the best and worst states for firearm owners.

by James Tarr | March 18, 2013

"To provide you, dear reader, with a primer of gun-friendly regions of the United States, we’ve analyzed all 50 states—and Washington, D.C.—and ranked them to find out which are the most pro-gun."

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http://www.gunsandammo.com/2013/03/18/text-only/

Arizona!!


Happy to live in Free America!

[tonyz]

New York State Sets Up Gun Snitch Line With $500 Award

Posted by Jim Hoft on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 12:34 PM
Gateway Pundit

New York State is now offering $500 to people who snitch on gun owners.
And, The Troy Record also has news on the tip line on their Facebook page – It is real. There is actually someone there to take your tips… So that state officials can come take your guns.

NY State has established a toll-free tip line – 1-855-GUNSNYS (1-855- 486-7697) to encourage residents to report illegal firearm possession. The tip line also allows for information to be submitted via text – individuals can text GUNTIP and their message to CRIMES (274637). The New York State Police staff the tip line 24 hours a day. Upon receiving a call, troopers will solicit as much information as possible regarding a firearm tip then contact the appropriate police agency with the lead to initiate an investigation.If the information leads to an arrest for the illegal possession of a firearm, the “tipster” will be awarded $500.

This is like something you’d read about in China or Cuba, not America.

Pat Bailey from CBS6 has more on the snitch line.

A program aimed at rewarding people who blow the whistle on illegal gun owners has yet to show significant results, says three police agencies in the New York.

In February of 2012, 11 months before the passage of the NY SAFE Act, Governor Cuomo’s office announced a four pronged initiative to curb gun violence. One of the programs was a cash reward for citizens who lead police to the arrest and confiscation of illegal fire arms.

Known as the “Gun Tip Line”, New Yorkers can call a toll free hotline to alert police if they believe someone they know has an illegal gun. The call would be picked up by state police and local law enforcement would be notified if the tip seemed reliable.

If there was an arrest the tipster would receive as much as $500.

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2013...n-snitch-line/

[Badger52]

Originally Posted by tonyz

New York State Sets Up Gun Snitch Line With $500 Award

Neighbors... who'd a thunk it? Sad, not the DDR I remember.
Oh, wait - they'd already gotten the guns and were down to simple snitching about visitors from the west.

[Ret10Echo]

Pennsylvania

Here

Grove and Metcalfe Roll Out Welcome Mat to Gun Manufacturers: ‘We Are Passionate About Defending the Second Amendment in PA’ 3/18/2013 HARRISBURG — State Representatives Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) and Seth Grove (R-York) announced today that they are reaching out to encourage several leading out-of-state firearms and weapons components manufacturers, including Beretta, Magpul and Remington, to relocate their facilities and bring hundreds of jobs to Pennsylvania.

“With America’s single largest per capita representation of National Rifle Association members and more than one million licensed hunters and anglers contributing billions of dollars annually into our state and local economies, Pennsylvania is a natural fit for any of our nation’s major producers of guns, ammunition or accessories that are currently looking for a new home due to the imposition of senseless, gun-grabbing legislation by their state or local governments,” said Metcalfe, who is the prime sponsor of the Right to Bear Arms Protection Act (House Bill 357).

Final enactment of House Bill 357 would make any new federal gun control laws unenforceable within the Commonwealth.

“Pennsylvania is known all over the country for clinging to its guns, and it’s time that we use this reputation to our advantage,” Grove added. “By enticing these three companies to Pennsylvania, we are sending a clear message that we welcome their industry, and we also welcome the hundreds of jobs and multi-million dollar economic impact this would bring to the Commonwealth."

[Lan]

This will make me a felon in California WHEN I choose not to comply IF this passes.

SB47

Rot in hell Leland Yee. NOT ONE INCH!

ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

[Lan]

So it begins...

An arsenal of more than 300 guns, many of them illegal, has been seized from a Long Island home around the corner from a high school, and the homeowner was arrested, authorities said Thursday.

Jay Steiner, 66, was arrested in late January after an undercover Suffolk police officer visited his Centereach home.

Steiner has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon and is free on bail.

"Wow!" said one surprised neighbor. "That's a lot of guns. It's scary."

Police were acting on a tip from a gun owner who had taken his weapon to Steiner, said Suffolk District Attorney Thomas Spota.

"The guns were stored all throughout the house," said Spota, as he stood in front of a table filled with the seized weapons.

In all, 85 illegal handguns and 230 rifles and shotguns were found, as well as thousands of rounds of ammunition.

"He had more firepower than the detectives who arrested him," said Spota.

Investigators said Steiner had once held a federal gun license, permitting him to buy and sell weapons, but it expired in 2004.

Steiner maintained a business card, prosecutors said, displaying that expired license number.

Several calls to Steiner's lawyer, William Eppig of West Islip, were not returned.

It's unclear what the Centereach man was doing with all the guns.

The guns are being examined to determine whether any have been stolen or used in crimes.

Steiner had no pistol license for any of the handguns, according to Spota.

LINK

Edit: This happened in January but was reported today. Too bad the snitch couldn't wait a little longer he could have made $500.

[tonyz]

Cuomo’s 7-Bullet Limit to Be Suspended Indefinitely, Skelos Says
By Freeman Klopott - Mar 24, 2013 8:30 PM ET
Bloomberg

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s seven-round limit on magazines sold in New York will be suspended “indefinitely” by a measure in his $136.5 billion budget set to be passed this week, Dean Skelos, a Senate majority leader said.

The ban on magazines holding more than seven bullets was set to start April 15. Cuomo has said the law needs to be rolled back because manufacturers don’t make seven-round holders. The measure was a center piece to a gun law the 55-year-old Democratic governor pushed through the legislature in January, making New York the first state to respond with tougher gun regulations to the Newtown, Connecticut school massacre.

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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-0...elos-says.html

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by tonyz

Cuomo’s 7-Bullet Limit to Be Suspended Indefinitely, Skelos Says
By Freeman Klopott - Mar 24, 2013 8:30 PM ET
Bloomberg

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s seven-round limit on magazines sold in New York will be suspended “indefinitely” by a measure in his $136.5 billion budget set to be passed this week, Dean Skelos, a Senate majority leader said.

The ban on magazines holding more than seven bullets was set to start April 15. Cuomo has said the law needs to be rolled back because manufacturers don’t make seven-round holders. The measure was a center piece to a gun law the 55-year-old Democratic governor pushed through the legislature in January, making New York the first state to respond with tougher gun regulations to the Newtown, Connecticut school massacre.

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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-0...elos-says.html

Wonder why he picked "7", anyway...

[MR2]

Originally Posted by Dusty

Wonder why he picked "7", anyway...

Because it was less than ten. After this all settles down and there is another shooting, it will become five. I mean like how many rounds do you need to kill Bambi?

[Stiletto11]

"7 round holders" uh huh.