Sheriff Howard on SAFE Act: ‘I won’t enforce it’

Sheriff Howard on SAFE Act: ‘I won’t enforce it’ – It’s no secret Sheriff Timothy B. Howard is opposed to New York’s new gun-control law. But Howard, who is running for re-election this year, is now ratcheting up his opposition by filing a friend of the court...

Putnam sheriff backs legal challenge gun control law

Putnam sheriff backs legal challenge gun control law – Putnam County Sheriff Donald Smith, the immediate past president of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association, Tuesday said he supports the friend of the court brief filed in support of the lawsuit...

Gun Law Causes Pistol Permit Backlog

Gun Law Causes Pistol Permit Backlog – Since New York’s new gun control law was adopted, St. Lawrence County Clerk Mary Lou Rupp says the number of people seeking pistol permits has skyrocketed.  “It has been a struggle to keep up. Our staff has...

Senator to keep pushing broader gun checks

Senator to keep pushing broader gun checks – One of the principal sponsors of defeated gun background check legislation said he isn’t giving up on getting a bill passed. West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said backers of expanded background checks...

Gun Control Debate Ripples Through Firearm Industry

Gun Control Debate Ripples Through Firearm Industry – The gun control debate continues to roil the firearm industry. In a recent Bloomberg Businessweek cover story, we reported on the complicated, sometimes-fraught relationship between the gun business and the...