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Senator · Senate District 62
2 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to codes
Companion bill
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Provides that a license to possess a pistol or revolver shall permit the licensee to carry such weapon concealed
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Steve Katz
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Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to licenses to carry and possess firearms
Purpose or general idea of bill
This legislation allows for the holder of a pistol license to carry the weapon concealed.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of the bill removes language that limits the individuals who are eligible to carry a pistol concealed. The section clarifies that an individual who has a license for a pistol or revolver shall be issued a license to carry concealed and possess without regard to employment or place of possession.
Sections 2-8 removes the word or and replaces it with and to show that it is both for a license to carry and possess.
Section 9 is the effective date.
Justification
This legislation seeks to affirm an individual's Second Amendment right to carry their licensed weapon on them at all times. Currently in New York there are significant limitations to allowing an individual to carry a weapon concealed. By allowing licensed individuals to carry a concealed weapon we are making public places safer at a time where random acts of violence are occurring. It is no coincidence that these acts of violence occur often at places where an active shooter has no worry that an individual may be carrying a concealed weapon and in turn may be able to stop them.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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