New York State Gun Control - Passed!

I guess my Ruger P345 will be illegal, with its 8 round magazine.
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I think the focus is on the magazines (for now), not the guns. A lot of newer 1911 mags hold 8 rounds as well. I'm sure the owners will just love exchanging those out.

I wonder if this applies to rimfire as well as centerfire handguns or rifles, haven't seen any mention of a distinction.
 
It's times like this where it sucks to have been right about them wanting to take guns away.

Even worse is the amazing number of people who don't see that as a problem.
 
Myself, I am waiting to see if manufacturers like Remington and Kimber move out of the state. I know there's a difference between manufacturing and use (think distilleries in dry counties), but at some point I would think the hostile environment would drive away firearm makers.
 
Not to mention the jobs they are sending away. This law will motivate Remington to move. If I was still in the economic development game, I'd be watching this like a hawk. A thousand jobs up in the air should get things in a proper perspective.
 
One way to look at it is that 10-round magazines are readily available. In the eyes of many, limiting handguns to 10 rounds doesn't place a huge imposition on gun owners. In places like New York, most folks already have them by default.

Now, switching to 7 rounds will require new manufacturing and tooling. Such a law will require people to dispose of or relinquish property they already own without compensation. Serious 5th Amendment issues abound.
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Sorry Tom but I think you're wrong on this one. I think it'll stick just fine, and nothing short of doing an etch a sketch shake and wipe and replacing everyone from the governor down will get the magazine limit fixed in NY. I HOPE you are right, but I don't think so. Time will tell.

I'm still hoping that Christie will be smart enough to realize that if he wants to be president someday, signing stupid laws like this isn't the way to go about it. NJ is a already a bigger pain than it's worth.
 
As far as NY politicians are concerned, I'm betting the only thing going through their heads is GOOD RIDDANCE if Remington left. They'll tout how they chased off an evil gun manufacturer and turned the factory into a daycare or something.
 
From what I just read on Fox News website the legislation is now waiting for State Assembly approval and is expected to easily approve it today. My fellow members across the country thing do not look good.
 
I wonder if this applies to rimfire as well as centerfire handguns or rifles, haven't seen any mention of a distinction.
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There is an exemption for an "attached tubular device designed to accept, and capable of operating only with, .22 caliber rimfire ammunition", but that's all. [Emphasis mine.]

IOW people who own something like a Marlin Model 60 or a Winchester Model 72 can breathe a sigh of relief, but virtually any full-size .22 target pistol owner is screwed, unless the gun AND the magazine qualify as a Curio & Relic. :(

I am kind of flabbergasted by this legislation. In terms of restrictions, NY residents are arguably better off if they were to move to Canada. :eek:
 
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What about a Nylon 66 .22? Don't they hold 14 rounds in a tube magazine? Are they banned?
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The law contains a specific exemption for permanently attached tubular .22-caliber rimfire magazines.

(FWIW I already posted this in the other thread, so this may be redundant if they are merged.)
 
Wow really:
"It is well-balanced, it protects the Second Amendment," said Senate Republican leader Dean Skelos of Long Island. "And there is no confiscation of weapons, which was at one time being considered.
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:eek:

Ammunition magazines would be restricted to seven bullets, from the current 10, and current owners of higher-capacity magazines would have a year to sell them out of state. An owner caught at home with eight or more bullets in a magazine could face a misdemeanor charge.
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Sounds like confiscation to me. Sell your property or we will take it. Reminds me of the Russian Pogroms. Wonder when they are going to start rounding up gun owners and putting them in reeducation camps?
 
The law that is being enacted today allows for grandfathered 10 round magazines, but you can only put in 7 rounds at a time. All pre-ban mags over 10 rounds must be turned in or sold out of state (no grandfathering). This law is the last straw for me staying in NY. Taxes, legal limit on soda size and now this...im done.
 
Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't NY "ban the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, street carts and movie theaters"
Should it be any surprise they are ambitious about this topic as firearms and ammunition are for more evil and dangerous than soda.
Am I preaching to the choir again?
 
Im not sure...Im worried about my .22 revolver i was just gonna purchase. I think it only applies to detachable mags, but not 100% sure
 
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