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Air guns now allowed for small game hunting in NY State

Earlier this year the NYSDEC adopted a regulation that allows the taking of small game with an air gun.  The air gun must be no smaller than 17 caliber and have a velocity of at least 600 feet per second.  An air gun can be used to take any small game that can be taken [...]
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Review: Combative Carbine Skills 1 & 2 with MDTS

I’ve had the opportunity to attend Combative Carbine Skills 1&2 twice now, so I feel I can accurately review this class. First off, Modern Defensive Training Systems (MDTS) is run by Chris Fry, a well-versed training instructor as well as a great contributor to our forums, here at NY Firearms.Chris does not claim to be [...]
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After Action Report – Combat Focus Shooting Course

After Action Report – Combat Focus Shooting Course Instructor- Rob Pincus, I.C.E .Training Date – January 30+31, 2010 Location- Oneida, N.Y. Review by- Chris Fry On January 30+31 MDTS had the good fortune to co-host a Combat Focus Shooting course from I.C.E. Training taught by Rob Pincus. Rob is the developer of the Combat Focus [...]
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Happy Holidays from NY FIREARMS!!!

Happy Holidays from all of us at NY Firearms! We wish you and your families a very happy holiday season and prosperous new year. Thank you so much for being part of our community and we look forward to bigger and better things in 2010! Best Wishes, Mike & Jeff
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NYSRPA Political Victory Fund

Election time is coming.  The 2010 elections are not far off and campaigning is underway.  The anti-gun groups will be making large donations to anti-gun candidates.  We are lucky to have NYSRPA on our side.  They can use donations to effectively fight the good side of the fight. Please consider donating to the NYSRPA Political [...]
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NYFirearms.com Stickers Now Available!

NYFirearms.com stickers are now available!!! NYFirearms.com Diecut [IHS-C-NYF] – $1.00 : ihatestickers.com Check it out!
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Welcome to the new NYFirearms.com

I’m sure you’ve already noticed the recent changes.  We’ve upgraded our forum software and revised the look of the blog to match.  We hope this makes for a better experience for all of our users.  If this is your first visit please sign up for the discussion forum and join our community.
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NYFIREARMS.com presents: NYSRPA membership drive

NYFirearms.com is pleased to announce a membership drive for NYSRPA.  This event will last through the month of July and will offer memberships for NYFirearms.com members at a discounted rate. The New York State Rifle and Pistol Association is a well rounded not-for-profit organization that was developed to preserve Second Amendment rights and to promote [...]
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NYSRPA, NRA, others blocked from microstamping meeting

This morning state Senate leaders blocked members of NYSRPA, NRA and other pro-gun organizations from attending a meeting on microstamping today while the company that owns the microstamping technology, The Brady Campaign and New Yorkers Against Gun Violence were in attendance. NYSRPA published a press release on the subject.
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Senator Gillibrand again votes ‘no’ to legal firearms

The senate passed the Wicker Amendment to the federal budget which ensures that law abiding Amtrak passengers are allowed to securely transport firearms in their checked baggage.  The way the amendment works is by forcing Amtrak to allow firearms in checked bagage if they use federal funding.  Although the bill was passed by a vote [...]
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NYS DEC proposes higher sporting license fees.

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

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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Kirsten Gillibrand replaces Hillary Clinton

It’s official.  Kirsten Gillibrand is Governor Paterson’s pick to replace Hillary Clinton as New York’s senator in Washington DC.  Gillibrand is a moderate Democrat and endorsed by the NRA.  Having her represent us is a step forward for our second amendment rights. Here is the text related to the second amendment as posted on her [...]
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Tactical Rifle Training with LMI Inc.

With the boom of the AR-15 in popularity amongst firearms enthusiasts, many people have little to no training in how to use such a firearm in a tactical situation. I have always been interested in tactical training not only because of the cool factor, but it can benefit my shooting, and hone my skills for [...]
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