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Firearms: What You Need to Know
Under state and federal law, some people are not allowed to possess a weapon, such as convicted felons, individuals who have been involuntarily committed, or individuals currently under an order of protection.
The SAFE Act prevents criminals and the dangerously mentally ill from buying guns, cracks down on illegal guns and bans assault weapons.
Unlawful possession of a firearm may lead to serious legal consequences.
Under state and federal law, some people are not allowed to possess a weapon, such as convicted felons, individuals who have been involuntarily committed, or individuals currently under an order of protection.
The SAFE Act prevents criminals and the dangerously mentally ill from buying guns, cracks down on illegal guns and bans assault weapons.
Unlawful possession of a firearm may lead to serious legal consequences.
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/faq/firearms-faq.page
Police Union boss Pat Lynch calls for an assault weapon ban
10 January 2019
The head of the NYPD’s largest police union yesterday called for an “absolute ban” on assault weapons — except for cops and members of the military.
“There is no legitimate reason for an assault weapon with their high capacity magazines to ever be in the hands of a private citizen,” said Pat Lynch, head of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association. “We’ve said it before, when police officers were shot or where armor piercing bullets were used.
“There’s no reason for anybody to have those type of weapons,” he added.
10 January 2019
The head of the NYPD’s largest police union yesterday called for an “absolute ban” on assault weapons — except for cops and members of the military.
“There is no legitimate reason for an assault weapon with their high capacity magazines to ever be in the hands of a private citizen,” said Pat Lynch, head of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association. “We’ve said it before, when police officers were shot or where armor piercing bullets were used.
“There’s no reason for anybody to have those type of weapons,” he added.
https://www.nydailynews.com/2012/12/18/police-union-boss-pat-lynch-calls-for-an-assault-weapon-ban/
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