What's happening
This bill prohibits gun license applications and related literature from containing explicit written warnings about firearm ownership or use.
Why it matters
Removes explicit written warnings from gun license materials. , meaning applicants will no longer see cautionary statements about the risks or responsibilities associated with firearm ownership or use during the application process.
Could reduce public awareness about firearm safety risks at a key decision point. , potentially impacting how seriously new gun owners consider the dangers or legal obligations of owning a firearm.
Reflects a shift in how the state communicates with prospective gun owners. , prioritizing a less cautionary approach and possibly affecting future debates about gun safety education and liability.
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Remove Gun Application Warnings
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History
- Referred to codes
- Referred to codes
Companion bill
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Ban Gun Application Warnings
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Stephen Hawley
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
686
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE (Prefiled)
January 9, 2019
Introduced by Sen. ORTT -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Codes
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to gun license applications not containing warnings
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph (a) of subdivision 3 of section 400.00 of the penal law, as amended by chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, is amended to read as follows:
(a) Applications shall be made and renewed, in the case of a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver, to the licensing officer in the city or county, as the case may be, where the applicant resides, is principally employed or has his or her principal place of business as merchant or storekeeper; and, in the case of a license as gunsmith or dealer in firearms, to the licensing officer where such place of business is located. Blank applications shall, except in the city of New York, be approved as to form by the superintendent of state police. No applications, or the literature given therewith, shall be approved, distributed or used in any capacity which contain an explicit written warning regarding ownership or use of a firearm. An application shall state the full name, date of birth, residence, present occupation of each person or individual signing the same, whether or not he or she is a citizen of the United States, whether or not he or she complies with each requirement for eligibility specified in subdivision one of this section and such other facts as may be required to show the good character, competency and integrity of each person or individual signing the application. An application shall be signed and verified by the applicant. Each individual signing an application shall submit one photograph of himself or herself and a duplicate for each required copy of the application. Such photographs shall have been taken within thirty days
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02401-01-9
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prior to filing the application. In case of a license as gunsmith or dealer in firearms, the photographs submitted shall be two inches square, and the application shall also state the previous occupation of each individual signing the same and the location of the place of such business, or of the bureau, agency, subagency, office or branch office for which the license is sought, specifying the name of the city, town or village, indicating the street and number and otherwise giving such apt description as to point out reasonably the location thereof. In such case, if the applicant is a firm, partnership or corporation, its name, date and place of formation, and principal place of business shall be stated. For such firm or partnership, the application shall be signed and verified by each individual composing or intending to compose the same, and for such corporation, by each officer thereof.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
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Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to gun license applications not containing warnings
Purpose
To prevent municipalities from the distribution of literature containing explicit warnings regarding the ownership or use of a firearm.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends Paragraph (a) of subdivision 3 of section 400.00 of the penal law is amended to prevent municipalities from the distribution of literature containing explicit warnings regarding the ownership or use of a firearm
Section 2 is the effective date.
Justification
Requiring a health flyer to be provided to an individual applying for a firearm is an attempt to undercut an individual's Second Amendment right. These documents are nothing but attempts at undercutting an indi- viduals right and have absolutely no bearing on the process of applying. Requiring this information to be distributed is nothing but scare tactics being used to try and scare an individual away from having a firearm.
Legislative history
2017-2018: S.7044 referred to Codes
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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