Weapons Control Act Comes Into New York: What Will Change

New York will become the 17 state where arms control measures have been introduced.

The rules prohibit people who pose a danger to themselves or others from buying or owning a firearm, rifle or shotgun.

“Saturday is an important day to save lives in New York,” state Assemblywoman Jo Ann Simon said at a rally in Manhattan on Thursday.

National calls for stronger gun laws surfaced after massacres in El Paso, Texas; and in Dayton, Ohio, earlier this month.

“As District Attorney, I believe that reducing gun violence is truly one of my top priorities. This will save lives,” Manhattan D. Cyrus Vance Jr. said at a news conference with fellow Bronx resident Darcel Clark.

Starting Saturday, August 24, relatives, family members, the school’s administration or designated officer, police and district attorneys have the right to file a petition with the State Supreme Court reporting suspicious individuals.

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Applicants must provide evidence that people own, have or have access to firearms and pose a threat to themselves or others.

Applications will be considered and a decision to hold a hearing will be made on the same day the petition is filed.

If it turns out that a person “can perform actions that could seriously harm him, himself or others”, a temporary “order for protection against extreme risk” can be issued immediately, which actually prohibits a person from owning or buying firearms, in accordance with legislation.

Such an order would allow law enforcement agencies to immediately remove any weapons from the person’s house.

A follow-up hearing will be held between three and six days to decide whether to keep the weapon out of the house for a year.

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“We're putting together a task force to monitor this process,” said state Senate sponsor Brian Kavanaugh, noting the cohesion between the Legislature, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office, district attorneys and school leaders.

“We don't think there will be a very large amount of work. The Office of Court Administration has not asked us for additional funding,” he said.

Cuomo signed the law in February.

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