Steve D

Cases seem to be on the rise again especially down state: Workbook: NYS-COVID19-Tracker Workbook: NYS-COVID19-Tracker

You are correct with that one. Not even a mention of the fact he was a lifetime parolee (whatever that is) for stabbing his mother to death in 2002 and was freed from prison in 2019. The saddest part of that whole situation is the people standing 10 feet away that never lifted a finger to help and just closed the door in the store when it was all over with out even attempting to provide some assistance. Arrest Made in Attack on Asian Woman in Midtown (ny1.com)

Happened to stop into Runnings in Canandaigua and all the shelfs were empty except for some two or three boxes of .25 caliber. Absolutely nothing in the reloading section. A guy was stocking the ammo shelf with about 25 boxes of fmj .223 @ $8.49 a box for a box of 20. He said it would more than likely be gone by the end of the day.

I am pretty sure that is the guy that Cuomo pardoned and set free. Nope...that was a different one: Andrew Cuomo’s Parole Board keeps releasing cop-killers (nypost.com)

Sure glad that wasn't me. Things probably would have turned out different and I would have been the bad guy.

Thanks everyone. Was hoping to do some shed hunting today for the last time but the winds are pretty busy here today and woke up to snow on the ground and deer in the yard.

Most states celebrate “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” on March 29 or 30 of each year. Though there is some debate, March 29 is generally viewed as a more appropriate date. On that day in 1973, the last combat troops were withdrawn from Vietnam and the last prisoners of war held in North Vietnam arrived on American soil. It is also the date President Nixon chose for the first Vietnam Veterans Day in 1974.

I would assume since they are "imported" they would be considered legal. I doubt very much they have statics on the quantity of illegal guns simply because a lot of them are not counted until or if they get seized. Most purchases are more than likely through the black market. (racism not intended). An expert on crime gun patterns, ATF agent Jay Wachtel says that most guns used in crimes are not stolen out of private gun owners' homes and cars. "Stolen guns account for only about 10% to 15% of guns used in crimes," Here is a interesting read: frontline: hot guns: "How Criminals Get Guns" | PBS

List of 137 Canadian gun makers, Canada dealers and sellers and distributors (ammoterra.com) HOME (coltcanada.com)

10,800 Assault Weapons Parts Seized by CBP in Louisville 10,800 Assault Weapons Parts Seized by CBP in Louisville | U.S. Customs and Border Protection Firearms Trafficking: U.S. Efforts to Disrupt Gun Smuggling into Mexico Would Benefit from Additional Data and Analysis (gao.gov) HSI firearms, ammunition, and explosives smuggling investigations have resulted in unprecedented bi-lateral interdictions, investigations and information-sharing activities that identify, disrupt, and dismantle transnational criminal networks operating within the United States, Mexico, Canada, Central America, the Caribbean, and around the World. Firearms, Ammunition, and Explosives Smuggling Investigations | ICE Number of imported firearms into the U.S. in 2019, by country

Along with drug smuggling; gun smuggling has been going on in the US for decades. How do you think these "gang members" are getting all of their guns? They sure aren't walking into gun shops or pawn shops to buy them. Ever hear of operation "Gunwalking" put on by none other than our US Government (Obama/Eric Holder) regime . That backfired when US border protection officers got killed by guns that our own government planted in hopes of tracking down smugglers. ATF gunwalking scandal - Wikipedia Somebody should have paid for that but it was just swept under the rug. Mr. Biden was also a part of that regime.

COMMON SENSE which there seems to be lack of these days should dictate who can legally own guns. Right now with the laws we have there are just as many or almost as many illegal guns and people illegally using those guns as there are legal owners. Like I said before I support background checks as they are and as as long as they don't get more restrictive I will continue to support them. The current form required to complete a purchase or transfer addresses all of the issues you have brought to light. The fact that they do not address gun violence is because they only apply to people buying a gun legally. Enforce and write laws to address the issues of crime, illegal guns, and random shootings would decline dramatically. Common sense should tell these politicians and lawmakers where they should be focusing their efforts. If one has five kids and one of the five consistently miss behaves do all five get disciplined???? Not in my house

Purpose is not part of the original verbage and should not be included today. If that was indeed the intent It would still apply today as much as it did then. Seems pretty simple to me. Far to many interpretations for such a simple set of words. Take the words for what that say instead of everyone adding their own interpretation which ultimately leads to controversy.

The answer is yes as long as they are "New York" state compliant. Keep in mind that being compliant pertains to ALL styles of long guns and pistols. The government is the culprit for putting the "assault rifle" title on these weapons and everyone has accepted the terminology of "assault weapon" when in reality the term came from the original manufacturer ArmaLite which later sold it to Colt. Colt manufactured it for the military which could be fired on full automatic by means of a selector switch, under the "M-16" designation. "The AR-15 was developed in the late 1950s as a civilian weapon by Eugene Stoner, a former Marine working for small California startup called ArmaLite (which is where the AR comes from). The gun, revolutionary for its light weight, easy care and adaptability with additional components, entered the mainstream in the mid-1960s, after Colt bought the patent and developed an automatic-fire version for troops in Vietnam, called the M16. The civilian model wasn’t mass produced until the 1980s, after the original patent expired and a variety of companies began making them. That transformed a specific brand to a more generic offering on which a mini-industry would flourish. The backlash peaked in 1994, when President Bill Clinton signed a ban on the sale of many types of semiautomatic rifles deemed “assault weapons,” including versions of the AR-15. Manufacturers continued making versions of the AR-15 that complied with the new law, which was allowed to expire in 2004. That set the stage for an explosion in AR-15 sales Production of AR-style guns has soared since the federal ban expired. In 2004, 107,000 were made. In 2015, the number was 1.2 million, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), an industry trade association. The organization does not provide sales data, nor does it have 2016 production estimates, but says that year's activity likely broke all records. Today, one of out of every five firearms purchased in this country is an AR-style rifle, according to a NSSF estimate. Americans now own an estimated 15 million AR-15s, If any of the features in the link below are on ANY shotgun or rifle, and some pistols they are considered to be illegal by the state of New York. They just happen to use the "ar-15" as a model PowerPoint Presentation (ny.gov)

Just for the record: "AR-15-style rifles are NOT “assault weapons” or “assault rifles.” An assault rifle is fully automatic, a machine gun. Automatic firearms have been severely restricted from civilian ownership since 1934." Please don't get caught up in the terminology like the rest of the un-informed. "AR" stands for automatic rifle. As they are manufactured today for the general public they are military looking semi-auto rifles.

Looks like a pretty nice carry option...Enjoy. Did they have any small pistol primers???

At this point I am not to concerned about them taking them as much as regulating things more than they need to be. This country is famous for regulating everything beyond the point of being ridiculous and they just want to regulate more. The regulations in place are not working so instead of regulating more why not try a different approach.

I go along with a background check but other than that one should be able to own whatever they want with the possible exception of automatic weapons. The only other control should be being able to hit your target. I do support most of the restrictions applied by DEC in regards to calibers, types, etc.

Millings are a great choice but very hard to come by unless you know someone or work for a highway dept.

I don't think he is comparing cars to guns as much as the analogy or thought process regarding gun control. Things keep going they way they are you may need your gun to get to work in the future.

Conceal carry is a choice everyone needs to make. There are far to many scenarios for one to decide when and where to carry. I carry a lot simply for the fact the world is so unstable and one never knows when they might have to defend themselves from all the crazy situations than can develop. The last thing I want to do is shoot someone. On the other hand if some nut bag walks into Walmart or some other place and decides to start taking lives I would like to be somewhat prepared to defend myself and my loved ones. There can't be anything worse than not being able to defend yourself and being at the mercy of some crazy on a rampage.

I agree that a lot of people don't or wouldn't see why one would be needed but the fact remains they are one of the most popular choices for a lot of hunters. As long as they are being used for legal purposes what is the problem. The problem is created when they are used for illegal uses which can be said for any firearm.

The Ar is and can be a proficient hunting rifle. It is used and is the weapon of choice for a ton of varmint, hog, and big game hunters across the country. The ability to change uppers in order to change calibers makes it very versatile. It is not just a spray and pray type of firepower as many portray it. A semi-auto is the choice of many varmint and hog hunters for a quick follow up shot. The biggest issue I have with the whole thing is how they "define" assault weapons vs hunting rifles.. Putting restrictions on detachable magazines, pistol grips, etc. does nothing to prevent the guns ability to shoot a number of rounds quickly as with any semi-auto. One perfect example is the ruger mini 14. It can be had in .223/.556 , functions the same and has the same capabilities as a "ar-15" without the scary features. One could own one of them and have the same amount of firepower as they the would with a "scary ar" and it is not considered an assault rifle.

I just picked out the ones from NY and did not look for New Jersey. If you click the bottom link in my original post it lists all the names and gives the state they are from. I am assuming if someone is not on the list they have a picture for the virtual wall and are only looking for pictures of ones they have not been able to obtain.

I forgot to mention that each name is a link. If you click on the persons name a photo can be uploaded. Hope someone can be connected. There are quite a few from the down state area.