Confusion Surrounds Fledgling New York Gun Law

Confusion Surrounds Fledgling New York Gun Law – Next month, major components of the so-called NY SAFE Act, the state’s tough gun-control law approved in January, are supposed to take effect. But gun owners and businesses are still unclear about what parts of...

NRA praises Owens for gun control votes

NRA praises Owens for gun control votes – U.S. Rep. Bill Owens, D-Plattsburgh, is receiving praise from the National Rifle Association as he gears up for his 2014 re-election campaign.  The NRA Institute for Legislative Actions sent an email to NRA members...

Police search for menacing suspect after shooting

Police search for menacing suspect after shooting – New York State Police are searching for a man they say was threatening his former boss with a gun, forcing the victim to pull his own gun and fire at least one shot in self defense.

Political pressure to sell Remington Arms eased

Political pressure to sell Remington Arms eased – It’s been a question since mass shootings prompted Gov. Cuomo to tighten gun laws in New York State a year ago; will the heart of Ilion’s economy keep beating?  Gun-friendly states frequently try...