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BILL NUMBER:S7843
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to criminal sale, possession and use of firearms
Purpose
Increases penalties for all offenses involving the possession, use, sale or purchase of firearms.
Justification
Gun violence within New York is climbing. Within the city of New York there is a particular epidemic. NYPD figures indicate shootings have been on the rise for the last two years with 1,473 shooting incidents reported in 2010, 1,510 shooting incidents reported in 2011 and no less 1,200 shootings reported half way through 2012. Individuals are not effectively being deterred from illegally carrying dangerous weapons. This legislation seeks to increase penalties in order for would-be gun carriers to think twice before they decided to illegally carry much less operate a firearm in New York State. The gun violence is also disrupting public safety, shootings happening in playgrounds, parks, near schools, near public transportation, and near homes.
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Effective date
This shall take effect immediately and shall apply to offenses committed on and after such date.
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