What's happening
This bill authorizes members of the organized militia to carry service-issue firearms while on duty at recruiting centers in New York.
Why it matters
Addresses security concerns. By allowing organized militia members to carry service-issued firearms at recruiting centers, the bill aims to deter and respond to potential threats, such as targeted attacks that have occurred at similar sites in other states.
Overrides existing restrictions. The bill explicitly states that this authority applies “notwithstanding any other provision of law,” which means it supersedes local or state gun control measures that might otherwise prohibit firearms in these locations.
Places responsibility on military leadership. The decision and oversight to authorize carrying firearms are given to the Adjutant General, centralizing accountability and potentially standardizing safety and training protocols for armed personnel at recruiting centers.
May influence public perception and recruitment. The visible presence of armed militia members could impact how the public and potential recruits view military recruitment centers, possibly affecting recruitment efforts either positively (enhanced safety) or negatively (increased intimidation).
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Allow Guns at Recruiting Centers
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Senator · Senate District 59
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History
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
Companion bill
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Allow Guns at Recruiting Centers
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor David DiPietro
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7576
IN SENATE
January 26, 2018
Introduced by Sen. GALLIVAN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs
AN ACT to amend the military law, in relation to authorizing the carrying of firearms by military personnel at recruiting centers
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The military law is amended by adding a new section 53 to read as follows:
§ 53. Carrying of firearms at recruiting centers. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the adjutant general shall authorize members of any force of the organized militia assigned to duty at recruiting centers located in the state to carry service-issue firearms while on duty at a recruiting center.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD05918-01-7
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Title of bill
An act to amend the military law, in relation to authorizing the carrying of firearms by military personnel at recruiting centers
Purpose or general idea of bill
To ensure our military recruitment centers are protected.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends the military law concerning the carrying of firearms at recruiting centers by adding a new section 53.
Section 2 is the effective date.
Justification
There have been numerous attacks on military recruitment centers, most recently the 2015 attack in Chattanooga, Tennessee where four Marines were killed and one sailor was seriously wounded. In 2010 a former Marine reservist pleaded guilty to shooting at the Pentagon and other military-related buildings and to trying to desecrate graves at Arling- ton National Cemetery containing the remains of veterans who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. Two of the targets were recruiting centers in northern Virginia. In 2009 An American citizen was charged with killing Pvt. William Long and wounding Pvt. Quinton Ezeagwula at a military recruiting center in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2008 a bomb exploded in front of a Times Square recruiting center. Attacks focused on military recruitment centers undermines the safety of our military personnel and civilian populations located near such facilities.
Legislative history
A9410- 2015/16
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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