USA Carry
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Concealed Carry Maps
  • State Guides
    • A-E
      • Alabama
      • Alaska
      • American Samoa
      • Arizona
      • Arkansas
      • California
      • Colorado
      • Connecticut
      • Delaware
    • F-J
      • Florida
      • Georgia
      • Guam
      • Hawaii
      • Idaho
      • Illinois
      • Indiana
      • Iowa
    • K-M
      • Kansas
      • Kentucky
      • Louisiana
      • Maine
      • Maryland
      • Massachusetts
      • Michigan
      • Minnesota
      • Mississippi
      • Missouri
      • Montana
    • N-O
      • Nebraska
      • Nevada
      • New Hampshire
      • New Jersey
      • New Mexico
      • New York
      • North Carolina
      • North Dakota
      • Northern Marianas
      • Ohio
      • Oklahoma
      • Oregon
    • P-U
      • Pennsylvania
      • Puerto Rico
      • Rhode Island
      • South Carolina
      • South Dakota
      • Tennessee
      • Texas
      • Utah
    • V-Z
      • Vermont
      • Virgin Islands
      • Virginia
      • Washington
      • Washington D.C.
      • West Virginia
      • Wisconsin
      • Wyoming
  • Articles
    • Defensive Gun Uses
    • Concealed Carry
    • Gun Reviews
    • Gear Reviews
    • Training
    • Firearm Laws & Litigation
    • CCW For Women
    • General Firearm
    • Open Carry
    • Self-Defense
    • Survival
    • Home Defense
  • Forums
  • Podcast
  • Store
  • Deals
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Concealed Carry Maps
  • State Guides
    • A-E
      • Alabama
      • Alaska
      • American Samoa
      • Arizona
      • Arkansas
      • California
      • Colorado
      • Connecticut
      • Delaware
    • F-J
      • Florida
      • Georgia
      • Guam
      • Hawaii
      • Idaho
      • Illinois
      • Indiana
      • Iowa
    • K-M
      • Kansas
      • Kentucky
      • Louisiana
      • Maine
      • Maryland
      • Massachusetts
      • Michigan
      • Minnesota
      • Mississippi
      • Missouri
      • Montana
    • N-O
      • Nebraska
      • Nevada
      • New Hampshire
      • New Jersey
      • New Mexico
      • New York
      • North Carolina
      • North Dakota
      • Northern Marianas
      • Ohio
      • Oklahoma
      • Oregon
    • P-U
      • Pennsylvania
      • Puerto Rico
      • Rhode Island
      • South Carolina
      • South Dakota
      • Tennessee
      • Texas
      • Utah
    • V-Z
      • Vermont
      • Virgin Islands
      • Virginia
      • Washington
      • Washington D.C.
      • West Virginia
      • Wisconsin
      • Wyoming
  • Articles
    • Defensive Gun Uses
    • Concealed Carry
    • Gun Reviews
    • Gear Reviews
    • Training
    • Firearm Laws & Litigation
    • CCW For Women
    • General Firearm
    • Open Carry
    • Self-Defense
    • Survival
    • Home Defense
  • Forums
  • Podcast
  • Store
  • Deals
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
USA Carry
No Result
View All Result
  • DAILY GUNS & AMMO DEALS – CLICK HERE!
Home Articles

Part-II: Pending New York State Legislation – Gun Control v. Criminal Control

Robert Clydesdale by Robert Clydesdale
April 26, 2011 - Updated On November 8, 2021
in Articles
Reading Time: 7 mins read
Part-II: Pending New York State Legislation - Gun Control v. Criminal Control

Part-II: Pending New York State Legislation - Gun Control v. Criminal Control

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

As we discussed in Part-1 of this series, most states are engaged in a struggle between political parties on the best way to curb violent crime in America. Many proposed laws target lawabiding citizens under the guise of “common sense gun laws.” While most of us theoreticallysupport laws that would stop crime, or keep unstable persons from gaining access to firearms, thelegislation that receives the most bias from the press and media are those that attack the rights oflaw abiding gun owners; such laws leaving the criminal to commit crimes unfettered. Rarely dothe media focus on legislative efforts that may actually have a positive effect on crime rates.

Among the best experts on this subject is John Lott, author of “More Guns, Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun Control Laws.” Mr. Lott teaches criminal deterrence, lawand economics, at the University of Chicago, where he is the John M. Olin Visiting Law andEconomics Fellow. He also has held positions at Stanford, UCLA, Rice, and the Wharton Schoolat the University of Pennsylvania. In his book, he examines the effects of gun control laws, including the Brady Bill. After an in-depth study on the subject, he has come to the conclusion that “shall issue laws,” which allow law-abiding citizens to carry concealed weapons, steadily decrease violent crime. He explains that this result makes sense because criminals are deterredby the risk of attacking an armed victim. As more citizens arm themselves, the danger tocriminals increases. Nowhere is this clearer than comparing the violent crime rates betweenWashington, D.C. and Virginia.

In my research, I have found that we have among our legislators on both the state and federal levels, educated officials who have come to the realization that many gun control laws do nothing to make America a safer place. It seems as society wakes up to reality more and morestates have enacted shall-issue laws in the past decade.

New York consistently gets bad reviews for its stand on gun control. New York will not allowreciprocity with other states. It will not approve a CCW permit for non-residents and only understrict circumstances (competition or training) will allow a non-resident to remain in the statewith his/her gun. New York is a “discretionary issue” state which allows the licensing officercomplete control over who may and may not receive a CCW permit. Although most applicants will be awarded a CCW permit there are generally restrictions placed on the carrying of such, rendering them all but useless for personal protection.

In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the legislation currently proposed in New York that addresses the root problem through criminal control as opposed to enacting more gun control laws. The majority of these laws are proposed by Republican lawmakers in both the state assembly and senate.


ASSEMBLY BILL NO A01907
SPONSOR: Joseph Giglio (Rep)
CO-SPONSOR: Burling, Kolb, Barclay

LAWS AFFECTED: Adds §470 to the Real Property Tax Law

Grants a $100,000 real property tax exemption to conservation clubs and rod and gun clubs owning land acquired prior to January 1, 2011, having an assessed value of $500,000 or less.

CURRENT STATUS: 01/12/2011 Referred to Real Property Taxation

AUTHOR COMMENTS: This is a very important piece of legislation for all sportsmen. According to the Tax Foundation, New York has the fifth highest property tax in the country. The burden has become so high on homeowners and business owners alike that it is causing a mass exodus to lower tax states. This bill will provide relief to sports and conservation clubs which may be the difference between survival and closure.


ASSEMBLY BILL NO A02827
SPONSOR: Nancy Calhoun (Rep)
CO-SPONSOR: Crouch

LAWS AFFECTED: Amends §10.00 & §30.00, NYS Penal Law, Amends §1.20 & §190.71, Criminal Procedure Law

This legislation allows a juvenile offender accused of criminal possession of a weapon(offenses), reckless manslaughter and attempts to commit certain felonies to be tried as an adult;changes the definition of “juvenile offender” to include criminal possession of a loaded firearm, machine gun or explosive, reckless manslaughter, and attempts to commit certain serious felonies.

CURRENT STATUS: 01/20/2011 referred to codes

AUTHOR COMMENTS: Ms. Calhoun has long been an advocate of criminal control, opposing gun control. This important legislation improves public safety by allowing longer sentences for juvenile offenders who commit violent crimes. Presently juvenile offenders can be tried in family court where sentences are lower than that of adults. An example of the importance of this legislation can be found in an incident in October 2006 in Newburgh, NY where police officers returned fire from a 23-year-old suspect, killing him. That suspect was on parole for the execution-style killing of another man over a drug deal when he was 17-years-old. Had this legislation been in place in 2006 the incident would never have occurred and those brave officers would not have to live with the burden of having killed a young man.


ASSEMBLY BILL NO A02869
SPONSOR: Nancy Calhoun (Rep)
CO-SPONSOR: Crouch
MLTSPNSR: Conte, Curran, Finch, Kolb, Miller J, Oaks, Tedisco

LAWS AFFECTED: Amends §265.08 & §70.02, Repeals §265.09, NYS Penal Law; Amends§509-CC, Vehicle & Traffic Law; Amends §410 General Business Law

This legislation provides that the illegal possession of a deadly weapon which is loaded and capable of producing death or other serious physical injury or the display of a pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, machine gun or other firearms during the commission of a crime is a class A-II felony; repeals related provisions.

CURRENT STATUS: 01/20/2011 Referred to Codes

AUTHOR COMMENTS: Once again Assemblywoman Calhoun demonstrates her intolerance to the illegal possession of a weapon and the use of a firearm in the commission of a crime. This legislation would increase the sentence for illegal possession of a weapon from a “C” felony to an “A” felony, providing a mandatory 3-8 year sentence. In cases where a firearm is used in the commission of a crime, the law would be repealed, changing the sentence from a “B” felony to an “A” felony.


ASSEMBLY BILL NO A05832
SPONSOR: Brian Kavanagh (Dem)

LAWS AFFECTED: Amends §606, Tax Law

This legislation provides a 25% tax credit against personal income taxes for the purchase of gun safety equipment up to $500.

CURRENT STATUS: 03/02/2011 Referred to Ways and Means

AUTHOR COMMENTS: This legislation is a refreshing attempt at getting people to properly secure their guns. Instead of enacting legislation making it a crime to leave a gun unsecured it instead provides an incentive in the form of a tax break on personal income taxes. Such an action will help many people who would otherwise not be able to afford a decent safe. Although this legislation is based in safety, we all feel better knowing our guns are secured from burglars. I applaud Assemblyman Kavanagh’s approach.


ASSEMBLY BILL NO A05899
SPONSOR: Brian Kavanagh (Dem)
CO-SPONSOR: Aubry, Camara, Paulin, Peoples-Stokes, Pheffer, Robinson, Wright
MLTSPNSR: Gottfried, McDonough, McEneny, Meng, Towns, Weisenberg

LAWS AFFECTED: Adds §3204-a, to NYS Education Law

Provides for a gun violence prevention program in public schools; provides that the program is to be developed by the department of education in conjunction with other state agencies and educational organizations and is to be made available to schools for use in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade; provides for a report to the governor and the legislature on the program;enacts the “gun violence prevention act.”

CURRENT STATUS: 03/02/2011 Referred to Education

AUTHOR COMMENTS: Educating children on the subject of guns has always been a good idea as it provides an understanding of the historic role of guns in the shaping of America and framing of our government. Like any tool, there are inherent risks associated with their use.

Once a common practice, firearm safety education programs fell to the wayside as liberal attitudes dominated our school system. Most children now learn about firearms from the inaccuracy of movies and television programs. And unfortunately, many more are learning about firearms on the streets where a gun has become a badge of courage. However, curriculums such as “NRA Eddie Eagle” are making a comeback. Over the past month, the students of HarmonyElementary School in Cushing, Oklahoma have been learning about the proper safety procedures and actions they should take if they see a gun. In 2010 the Virginia General Assembly approved a version of House Bill 1217, which allows local school boards to offer gun safety programs in elementary schools so long as they reinforce the policies of the NRA program—namely, EddieEagle’s mantra of “Stop! Don’t touch. Leave the area. Tell an adult.” Let’s face it; the EddieEagle program will save lives. We should all contact our elected officials and inform them of our support.


ASSEMBLY BILL NO: A06630
SPONSOR: Curran

LAWS AFFECTED: Adds Article 161; §161.00 – §161.15, amends §70.02, Penal Law

Establishes the crimes of carjacking in first, second and third degrees, as the stealing of a motor vehicle from a person or presence of another person through the use or threatened use of force;increases penalties for causing injury to such victim, displaying a real or fake gun or using such a weapon; provides that all carjacking is a violent felony offense.

CURRENT STATUS: 03/23/2011 Referred to Codes

AUTHOR COMMENTS: This legislation defines all car-jacking as a violent felony offense and increases the sentence for such when a weapon is used or threatened or the victim is injured.


SENATE BILL NO S02282
SPONSOR: KRUGER

LAWS AFFECTED: Adds §265.45, §265.50, §265.55 & §70.16, amends §70.25, Penal Law; amends §220.10, Criminal Procedure Law

Increases penalties for offenses involving the criminal possession of a firearm, rifle, shotgun or machine gun; restricts the ability to plea bargain to lesser offenses and provides for mandatory minimum sentences of imprisonment for violations appertaining thereto.

CURRENT STATUS: 01/18/2011 Referred to Codes

AUTHOR COMMENTS: Presently, those in possession of an illegal weapon view the sentence as a badge of courage. This legislation increases the sentence for such crimes making it less desirable to face charges of criminal possession of a weapon.


SENATE BILL NO S04536
SPONSOR: ESPAILLAT

LAWS AFFECTED: Adds §265.45, §265.18, §265.19 & §265.27, amends §60.05 & §80.00, Penal Law; amends §661, Education Law

Enacts the Gun Trafficking Prevention Act; creates offenses of illegal gun trafficking, criminal possession of a weapon by a minor, criminal use of a weapon by a minor, and lost or stolen firearm to be reported; also amends penalties and eligibility for tuition awards by students on probation or parole for weapons convictions.

CURRENT STATUS: 04/11/2011 Referred to Codes

AUTHOR COMMENTS: The most important provision of this legislation targets the criminal possession of a weapon by a minor. It allows minors to be tried as adults and adversely affects the ability of a student to obtain tuition assistance in the form of grants by any minor found to illegal possess a weapon. Use a gun in a crime? Forget student grants and loans.

Tags: featuredgun controllawsnew york
Robert Clydesdale

Robert Clydesdale

Next Post

USA Carry Forums Android App Available Now!

0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Connect with
Login
I allow to create an account
When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account.
DisagreeAgree
Notify of
Connect with
I allow to create an account
When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account.
DisagreeAgree
Please login to comment
1 Comment
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Previous Post

The Most Important Skill the CIA Taught Me

Next Post

USA Carry Forums Android App Available Now!

Related Posts

Articles

Facing Three Armed Intruders Alone, Evansville Man Shoots One Dead, Sends Two Fleeing

May 15, 2025
Articles

Suspect with AK-47 Opens Fire in Florence Fast Food Restaurant as 17-Year-Old Employee Shoots Back

May 14, 2025
Articles

GOA Slams House Committee for Betrayal Over Suppressor Tax ‘Compromise’

May 14, 2025 - Updated On May 15, 2025
Articles

Armed Citizen Defends Himself After Suspect Pulls Gun During Online Sale, Teen Shot During Attempted Carjacking

May 13, 2025

© 2024 USA Carry LLC

Navigate Site

  • State Guides
  • Maps
  • Articles
  • Forums
  • Podcast
  • Store
  • Deals
  • Giveaway
  • Advertise
  • Contact

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Concealed Carry Permit Reciprocity Maps
  • Concealed Carry Permit Guides By State
    • Alabama
    • Alaska
    • American Samoa
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • California
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Guam
    • Hawaii
    • Idaho
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Kentucky
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Minnesota
    • Mississippi
    • Missouri
    • Montana
    • Nebraska
    • Nevada
    • New Hampshire
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • North Carolina
    • North Dakota
    • Northern Marianas
    • Ohio
    • Oklahoma
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Puerto Rico
    • Rhode Island
    • South Carolina
    • South Dakota
    • Tennessee
    • Texas
    • Utah
    • Vermont
    • Virgin Islands
    • Virginia
    • Washington
    • Washington D.C.
    • West Virginia
    • Wisconsin
    • Wyoming
  • Articles
    • Defensive Gun Uses
    • Concealed Carry
    • Gun Reviews
    • Gear Reviews
    • Training
    • Firearm Laws & Litigation
    • CCW For Women
    • General Firearm
    • Open Carry
    • Self-Defense
    • Survival
    • Home Defense
  • Forums
  • Podcast
  • Giveaway
  • Store
  • Daily Deals
  • Contact

© 2024 USA Carry LLC

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Concealed Carry Permit Reciprocity Maps
  • Concealed Carry Permit Guides By State
    • Alabama
    • Alaska
    • American Samoa
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • California
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Guam
    • Hawaii
    • Idaho
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Kentucky
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Minnesota
    • Mississippi
    • Missouri
    • Montana
    • Nebraska
    • Nevada
    • New Hampshire
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • North Carolina
    • North Dakota
    • Northern Marianas
    • Ohio
    • Oklahoma
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Puerto Rico
    • Rhode Island
    • South Carolina
    • South Dakota
    • Tennessee
    • Texas
    • Utah
    • Vermont
    • Virgin Islands
    • Virginia
    • Washington
    • Washington D.C.
    • West Virginia
    • Wisconsin
    • Wyoming
  • Articles
    • Defensive Gun Uses
    • Concealed Carry
    • Gun Reviews
    • Gear Reviews
    • Training
    • Firearm Laws & Litigation
    • CCW For Women
    • General Firearm
    • Open Carry
    • Self-Defense
    • Survival
    • Home Defense
  • Forums
  • Podcast
  • Giveaway
  • Store
  • Daily Deals
  • Contact

© 2024 USA Carry LLC

wpDiscuz
1
0
Join the conversation, please comment.x
()
x
| Reply
You are going to send email to

Move Comment
Gun Deals
Gun.Deals