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Remington Arms Makes Official Statement on New York Gun Laws

Keeler in the Morning — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:21:37 +0000

Remington Arms officials have made their first statement in regards to New York's new gun laws. The statement was released on their Facebook page.

Interestingly, Remington did not close the door on an exit from Ilion, simply saying, "Remington will not run or abandon its loyal and hard working 1,300 employees without considerable thought and deliberation." �

Lawsuit: New York Illegally Accessing Health Records To Revoke Pistol Permits Under NY SAFE Act

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:15:58 +0000

Are state officials illegally accessing health records to revoke pistol permits from New Yorkers?

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WIll You Register Your Gun ASAP?

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:09:57 +0000

If you own certain AR15 assault rifles or other semi-automatic guns they have to be registered sometime this year.

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Former Arizona Sheriff Draws 1500 at Syracuse Gun Rights Rally

Keeler in the Morning — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:45:10 +0000

Some 1500 people who oppose Governor Cuomo's NY Safe Act, rallied in Syracuse's Inner Harbor on Saturday to hear former Arizona Sheriff Richard Mack speak out against New York's new gun laws.“Anybody who believes

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Pro-Gun Rally In Syracuse This Weekend

Jeff Monaski — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:55:33 +0000

A large pro-gun rally in planned in Syracuse this weekend, following several similar events held in the state capitol since the passage of the NY SAFE Act.

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Sheriff Richard Mack: NY Gun Laws As 'Hitleric' As You Can Get

Jeff Monaski — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:45:43 +0000

The former sheriff of Graham County, Arizona has been following the national gun debate around the country and here in New York and says Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared himself the enemy.

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Seward Attends Albany Gun Rally

Jim Rondenelli — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:58:16 +0000

Thousands attended a pro gun rally at the State Capitol yesterday, including Senator James Seward.

Seward says passing a bill that diminishes Second Amendment rights and makes criminals out of law abiding gun owners fails to address the real cause of gun violence.

In light of recent tragedies, Senator Seward says something must be done

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Pro Gun Rally In Albany Tomorrow

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:39:24 +0000

Another pro-gun rally will be held this week at the State Capitol.

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Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi Weighs In On Utica's Budget, New York's New Gun Laws, Pistol Permit Opt-Out

Jeff Monaski — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:00:31 +0000

Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi joined WIBX First News with Keeler in the Morning, touching on several issues all levels of government - local, state and national.

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State Police Clarify Question About The NY SAFE Act Opt Out Form

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:53:31 +0000

A listener-generated comment about the NY SAFE Act prompted our most recent query to New York State Police about the ability to opt-out of public disclosure of information relating to pistol permit owners in the state.

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New York State Pistol Permit Opt-Out Forms Available Online

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:32:51 +0000

State Police are reminding pistol owners that opt-out forms are now available online.

The NY SAFE Act protects the privacy of pistol permit holders by letting them notify their licensing officer that they do not want their information to be released publicly.

A link to the forms can be found here.

The forms must be submitted

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New York State Pistol Permit Opt-Out Program Leaves Questions In Oneida County

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:38:21 +0000

Starting this Friday, pistol-permit owners in New York can opt-out from having their information made public as part of the NY Safe Act.

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Seward Stands With Gun Owners

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:58:04 +0000

State Senator James Seward joined in a rally outside the state Capitol today in support of gun owners' rights.

Seward says law abiding gun owners made the trip to Albany to exercise their First Amendment right and express their opposition to the governor's gun control bill, which tramples on their Second Amdenment right.

He says he was proud to stand with them.

Seward voted against the NY

Tenney To Cuomo: "Hemorrhaging Of Businesses And Residents Needs To Stop"

Gino Geruntino — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:07:53 +0000

Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney is urging Governor Andrew Cuomo to rethink his recently passed gun legislation, claiming it comes at a high cost to the Upstate New York economy.

In a letter written to the Governor, Tenney calls the NY Safe Act an "unprecedented assault on gun manufacturers" and "feel-good legi

Group Files Notice Regard New Gun Law

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:48:47 +0000

New York's main firearm lobby is working to overturn Governor Cuomo's new NY SAFE Act law.

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Remington Arms Facebook Page Draws Large Following, Support Against NY Safe Act

Gino Geruntino — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:00:50 +0000

Ilion, NY (WIBX) - The ink has barely dried on Governor Andrew Cuomo's NY Safe Act, but the village of Ilion is already worried about the possible impacts.

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Governor Andrew Cuomo Launches Website Explaining Gun Law

Gino Geruntino — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:21:39 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - If you're having trouble understanding Governor Andrew Cuomo's recently signed gun law, a new website explaining it is here to help.

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Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney Calls NY SAFE Act "Great Burden"

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:59:40 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - New York might have the strictest gun laws in the country, but one local lawmaker says she saw glaring problems in the legislation.

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