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Three counties pull out of SAFE Act pilot permit program
Three counties pull out of SAFE Act pilot permit program - The Cortland County clerk’s office has backed out of a pilot run of a re-certification program for gun owners, part of the state’s stricter gun control laws, because it didn’t feel it was getting enough...
‘Shooting sports program’ offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Oswego
'Shooting sports program' offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Oswego - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County is accepting registrations for its Shooting Sports Program, which teaches youth the basics of using firearms and archery. The 4-H...
NYC comptroller questions oil company’s NRA giving
NYC comptroller questions oil company's NRA giving - The New York City comptroller has asked a Texas oil company to explain its chairman's reported donations of $1 million each to the National Rifle Association and conservative political action committee American...
State officials won’t be able to use Ulster County seal for SAFE Act
State officials won’t be able to use Ulster County seal for SAFE Act - State officials will be prohibited from use of the official Ulster County seal for any purpose under a resolution that began as opposition to the way gun laws were tightened without public...
County clerks: State delays handgun permit updates under NY SAFE Act
County clerks: State delays handgun permit updates under NY SAFE Act - A little-known component of the NY SAFE Act has shifted into low gear, according to county clerks who have participated in a pilot program to update handgun licenses. Much of the controversy...
Michael Bloomberg plans $50M gun effort
Michael Bloomberg plans $50M gun effort - Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg plans a new effort to take on the NRA, injecting $50 million into a national grassroots network to rally voters for gun control, while taking on both Democrats and Republicans who aren’t...
Pizza deliveryman opens fire to fend off attackers
Pizza deliveryman opens fire to fend off attackers - A pizza deliveryman attacked by four people attempting to rob him opened fire, hitting an 18-year-old man who is now in police custody. Buffalo Police say the driver was attempting to make a delivery at...
Ulster panel recommends lawmakers withhold county seal from SAFE Act enforcement effort
Ulster panel recommends lawmakers withhold county seal from SAFE Act enforcement effort - Ulster County legislators plan to ask the state not to use the county’s seal when requiring gun owners to renew their pistol permits every five years under the SAFE Act. ...
Assault weapon deadline arrives
Assault weapon deadline arrives - New Yorkers are required to register their assault weapons under the state’s new gun-control law today — or face time behind bars. Today is the deadline for state residents who own guns labeled as assault weapons under the New...
Growing pains in gun groups
Growing pains in gun groups - Tom King, the president of the state's largest and oldest pro-gun group, has never had a bigger pulpit — and he's never had so many of his fellow believers yelling at him. The president of the New York State Rifle and Pistol...