Monthly Archives: March 2009

MDTS, AR15.com and NYFirearms.com fundraiser for NYSRPA

By Jeff | Published: March 25, 2009

It’s only a few days away!  On Saturday, March 28, 2009 forum sponsor Modern Defensive Training Systems along with AR15.com and NYFirearms.com will be holding a fundraiser for the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association. The event will be held at the Gander Mountain Lodge in Henrietta, NY.  See more details in the forum [...]

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NYS DEC proposes higher sporting license fees.

By Jeff | Published: March 25, 2009

As part of the state’s budget the legislature will decide whether or not hunting, fishing and trapping license fees will be increased.  The proposal hikes fishing licenses from $19 to $29.  The proposal comes from the DEC and all money collected stays with the conservation fund which stocks fish, surveys land and raises pheasants. See [...]

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Revised assault weapon ban introduced

By Jeff | Published: March 24, 2009

On 2/27/09 Bill number A06294 was referred to codes.  This bill revises the current state assault weapon ban making it more strict.  Significant changes include making the list of banned features larger which includes a muzzle brake or a vertical front grip.  It defines assault weapons as having one of those features as opposed to [...]

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House democrats write letter to Attorney General Eric Holder

By Jeff | Published: March 20, 2009

Eric Massa (D-NY) House democrats sent a letter to Eric Holder opposing the rumored revival of the expired federal assault weapon ban.  Downrange.tv has a copy of the letter on their website.  A total of 65 democrats signed the letter and among those was Eric Massa (D-NY) representing New York’s 29th district.  Read the AP [...]

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Albany County attacks ammunition sales

By Jeff | Published: March 19, 2009

On 3/9/2009 democrats in the Albany County legislature introduced a proposal to regulate ammunition sales in Albany County.  Under THIS LAW buyers would be required to produce identification, make model and serial of the firearm that it is for and its intended purpose.  Ammunition registration has been proven ineffective in preventing crime in the past.  [...]

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NYSRPA publishes legislative report #6

By Jeff | Published: March 17, 2009

NYSRPA published the latest legislative report on March 13, 2009.  This is their latest version of a report that includes summaries of senate and assembly bills that are of interest to firearms enthusiasts. Get the report HERE.

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New York City’s suit against gun manufacturers ends

By Jeff | Published: March 17, 2009

After nine years the United States supreme court refused to consider the case after a lower court struck down the suit in 2005.  The decision in 2005 was based on the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act which bans most suits against the firearms industry unless the manufacturer knowingly violates state or federal laws.  [...]

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NYSRPA has posted their legislative report #5

By Jeff | Published: March 8, 2009

NYSRPA, New York State’s largest firearm advocacy group has posted the latest version of their legislative report.  This report is a summary of bills in the New York State legislature that are of interest to firearm owners and enthusiasts. A link to the report can be found HERE.

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Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) votes ‘no’ to second amendment rights

By Jeff | Published: March 8, 2009

On February 26, 2009 the United States Senate voted on a bill that would restore the second amendment rights of the citizens of Washington DC.  Although the bill passed, Kirsten Gillibrand, supposed pro-gun representative, voted no.  Charles Schumer (D-NY) also voted no but that is no surprise. The voting record for the bill can be [...]

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