What's happening
This bill authorizes members of the organized militia assigned to recruiting centers in New York to carry service-issue firearms while on duty.
Why it matters
Intended to enhance security for military personnel. By allowing organized militia members to carry service-issue firearms at recruiting centers, the bill aims to deter or respond more effectively to potential threats, such as targeted attacks on these facilities.
Overrides other state or local restrictions. The bill specifically states that this authorization applies "notwithstanding any other provision of law, rule or regulation," meaning it supersedes existing firearm restrictions that might otherwise apply to these locations or personnel.
Increases responsibility and training considerations. Allowing more widespread carrying of service weapons at public-facing sites could mean additional training and oversight will be necessary to ensure safety and proper use, affecting not just the individuals carrying firearms but also the broader community and recruiting environment.
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Allow Guns at Recruiting Centers
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History
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
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Let Military Carry Guns
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor David DiPietro
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1231
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 11, 2019
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.
LBD02958-01-9
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the military law, in relation to authorizing the carry- ing 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 in recent years. In 2015, four Marines were killed and one Sailor was seri- ously wounded in an attack in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 2010 a former Marine reservist pleaded guilty to shooting at the Pentagon and other military-related buildings, including recruiting centers in Northern Virginia, and to trying to desecrate graves at Arlington National Ceme- tery. 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.
This bill will afford members of the New York army national guard, the New York air national guard, the New York naval militia and the New York guard, who may be assigned to a recruiting office, the ability to further protect persons who visit such offices.
Legislative history
S.7576/A.5366 Referred to Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs/Referred to Governmental Operations
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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