Blakeman looks to deputize armed residents
“Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman confirmed Wednesday that he’s looking to deputize armed residents in the event of a county-wide emergency like a hurricane … Blakeman said the special deputy sheriffs will not run around the county and act like police officers, instead they’ll keep order in the county in case of an emergency, such as a severe weather event like Superstorm Sandy. “They would be protecting our utilities, they would be protecting government buildings, they would be protecting shopping malls if there was looting,” Blakeman told 1010 WINS …”
Notice that neither Blakeman nor any of the other electds, including those who claim to support 2A, still won’t come out in public and call BS on Gov. Hochul’s signature gun control law and demand it’s repeal, but they will engage in nonsense in Nassau and Westchester.
Newsbits
Wednesday’s Newsbits:
Elections:
Jurisprudence:
- Appeals court upholds NY red flag law against Second Amendment challenge
- FPC and FPCAF File Brief in Support of Lawsuit Challenging NYC Long Gun License Requirements
NRA:
Politics:
- Kamala Harris Visits Parkland and Urges States to Adopt Red-Flag Gun Laws
- In Parkland, Vice President Harris to call on more states to enact red flag laws
- Westchester forms Gun Violence Prevention Taskforce
- Latimer: “Gun violence is not a major problem in Westchester County.” CE Announces New Gun Violence Task Force
Westchester Launches Gun Violence Prevention Taskforce
Westchester launches gun violence prevention task force
Legislative update
Senate Codes agenda for Tuesday March 26 @ 11:30am:
Newsbits
Saturday’s Newsbits:
Jurisprudence:
- ACLU To Defend NRA as Supreme Court Weighs Whether New York Violated Gun Group’s First Amendment Rights
- Does Having a Gun Make a Person Suspicious? Courts Aren’t Sure Now.
Legislation:
NRA:
Politics:
- Council Members, who are part of the ‘Hood Caucus,’ roll out plan to tackle social media usage and gun violence
- More New Yorkers are applying for gun permits. The NYPD won’t say how many they granted.
- NYC Council formally considering disciplinary action against Inna Vernikov over gun incident: sources
City of Albany Resolution 9.12.24R
Several City of Albany Councilmen have introduced Resolution 9.12.24R, a nonsense resolution that says:
“… the Council calls for those in possession of handguns, whether legal or illegal, to stop using these weapons in moments of anger or retribution and instead calls for individuals to reach out for help in settling disputes or arguments …”
These are unserious people.
Legislative update
S-138A, Relates to certifying instructors in small arms practice; provides that after December 31, 2026 individuals certified as an instructor in small arms practice shall seek recertification subject to the standards and curriculum promulgated by the Division of Criminal Justice Services, advanced to 3rd Reading. Companion A-6663A.
S-7392A, Relates to the dangers to safety and health and the creation of a public nuisance caused by the sale, manufacturing, distribution, importing, and marketing of firearms, advanced to 3rd Reading. No companion.
Newsbits
Saturday’s Newsbits:
Jurisprudence:
Legislation:
NRA:
Politics: