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  1. Laws and Politics - Firearms/Self Defense/Weapons
    Article Date: January 14, 2014 at 8:44 AM "Gun owners across New York who don't want to register their assault weapons with the state have until Wednesday to get rid of those guns and any previously legal large-capacity magazines or face misdemeanor charges under the NY Safe Act, according...
  2. General Firearms
    Has anyone here ever ordered a gun from grabagun.com? What was your experience?
  3. Laws and Politics - Firearms/Self Defense/Weapons
    With the registration deadline looming and all this confusion as to whether or not our limit is now 10 or remains 7, can we get one of the legal minds on this forum to give some advice on what kind of behavior would be cause for close inspection of your rifle/magazine/etc.? I seem to remember...
  4. Handguns
    Hello, Happy Holidays guys! Well, my 90 days waiting period recently expired and I am seriously thinking about buying a second handgun. I narrowed it down to two models Kimber Gold Match 2 and STI Sentry both in 9mm. I need input from owners to explain some aspects of these pistols or similar...
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    NYPD moves to limit public access to local crime information ? RT USA "Each of the 77 New York City police precincts have been ordered to stop providing the media with information about the crimes that take place under their jurisdiction in what is considered by critics as a severe curtailing...
  6. Off Topic Lounge
    So, it seems the NYPD is now picking and choosing what crimes the peasants can know about... http://rt.com/usa/nypd-journalism-crack-down-reporters-866/
  7. Laws and Politics - Firearms/Self Defense/Weapons
    I know Shooter and the Tresmonds have been rather busy but I was wondering if anyone has heard anything or has any information on the proposed Class Action Lawsuit against NYS ? We're closing in on what I thought was "kick-off" time...the month of December. I'm so looking forward to suing...
  8. Firearms in the News
    Just some information for Cayuga County residents: Auburn district 11 legislator Stephen Barski (R) said he thinks the safe act is a poorly written law and doesn't support the amendment to allow retired police to be exempt. Also supports cayuga county sheriff's decision not to release pistol...
  9. Laws and Politics - Firearms/Self Defense/Weapons
    The local Walmart is the closest and most convenient place for me to get my hunting license. I used to prefer getting it at one of the local gun shops rather than a chain store, but most of those shops have long since closed up. Anyways, I'd meant to get to Walmart early this morning for the...
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    Thoughts of the Low Information Voter @ AMERICAN DIGEST Now I get it
  11. Laws and Politics - Firearms/Self Defense/Weapons
    How does the state instruct the mental health community to report information to them? Here is the instruction guide: http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/safe_act/nysafe.pdf (If they take the link down, I'll be happy to post the PDF here separately). At testimony earlier this year before...
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    I have two great grandfathers and one 2nd great grandfather who served in the world wars. Any way I can find information about there military careers?
  13. Curios and Relics
    I'm curious about some of the older rifles, and the C&R type stuff. However, there's a LOT I don't know (ie. everything). What's a good source of information to at least get started learning? I'm at a point where I don't know what I don't know, but know I don't know a lot. Any information is...
  14. Firearms in the News
    Score one for Onondaga county permit holders. ONONDAGA COUNTY, N.Y. -- Last month, pistol permit holders were put on notice that without opting out, their personal information could be released to the public. Now the Onondaga County Sheriff says none of the names in this county will be...
  15. Laws and Politics - Firearms/Self Defense/Weapons
    So...just doing some research ... The "Licensing Division Rules" link: http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/downloads/pdf/permits/title38_rcny_rev2010_11.pdf All the sections that say you need a FDNY permit to store more than 200 rounds ONLY apply to FFLs / Dealers / Organizations that possess rifles...
  16. Laws and Politics - Firearms/Self Defense/Weapons
    So with the other thread asking about registration, I can't help but wonder if it is a FOILable request. Could the state be coerced to give up the numbers so far? I know I would love to know how successful it has been. What's the consensus? Anyone know the proper channels? Anyone else interested?
  17. Laws and Politics - Firearms/Self Defense/Weapons
    Here's the deal.... This thread is to serve as a quick view on firearms related lawsuits in NY. These can be lawsuits regarding the SAFE ACT, lawsuits against counties (like Monroe Counties ban on carrying in the parks), etc. This thread is NOT to serve as a Q&A session or a place to find really...
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    I will be traveling to Elmira on June 5th to pick up a Platform bed that I had made there. I planned the trip mid week hoping that I might visit some shooting supply places / gun shops. Also will be venturing into PA as far south as Franklin. I will be looking to purchase some 9mm ammo as...
  19. Laws and Politics - Firearms/Self Defense/Weapons
    I was wondering if there could be a sticky in this forum that contains all of the cases that are being filed against the state of NY, a brief summary of what the case is about specifically, what the current status of the case is, and next court date. I understand that a few bad apples in the...
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