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Buffalo suit watched intently by activists on both sides of SAFE Act
Buffalo suit watched intently by activists on both sides of SAFE Act - Pink Pistols, a gay gun rights group with the slogan “Pick On Someone Your Own Caliber,” is knee deep in the legal fight. So is Moms Demand Action, a group of pro-gun-control mothers formed...
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 in New...
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 to lure Remington...
SAFE Act provision delayed as troopers work to set up system
SAFE Act provision delayed as troopers work to set up system - A provision of the controversial SAFE Act is being delayed. A measure that would have required you to get a background check before you could buy ammunition was supposed to start January 15. ...
1911 3D Printed Guns Will Sell to Lucky 100
1911 3D Printed Guns Will Sell to Lucky 100 - November 7, 2013 was an exciting day for Solid Concepts: We announced our successful printing and firing of the world’s first 3D Printed metal gun. Two weeks later, we announced our 1911 3D Printed metal gun had reached...
Christmas Comes Early In Ilion, New York: Remington Outdoor Company Avoids A Political Fire Sale
Christmas Comes Early In Ilion, New York: Remington Outdoor Company Avoids A Political Fire Sale - Christmas has come early in Ilion, New York, site of America’s oldest factory still making its original product—guns. George Kollitides, chairman and CEO of Remington...
Wyoming Co. wants no role in SAFE Act
Wyoming Co. wants no role in SAFE Act - When state officials contact pistol permit holders about recertifications, they won’t be using Wyoming County imagery. The county’s Board of Supervisors has denied permission for the state to use the county’s name, seal,...
Klein: ‘Despicable’ for NYSRPA to link gun control, rape stats
Klein: ‘Despicable’ for NYSRPA to link gun control, rape stats - State Sen. Jeff Klein war of words with the president of the state Rifle & Pistol Association rages on. In a statement, Klein responded to King’s recent statement noting an increase in cases of...
Legislature bans use of Rensselaer County seal in SAFE Act enforcement
Legislature bans use of Rensselaer County seal in SAFE Act enforcement - The Rensselaer County Legislature is attempting to further distance itself from the New York SAFE Act by recommending that the county seal and any likeness of it not be used in the law’s...