Videos tagged with Governor Kathy Hochul

This video discusses the significant increase in firearm confiscations in New York, primarily driven by the state's 'red flag' laws, also known as Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs). Governor Kathy Hochul reported a 1,300% rise in ERPO-related confiscations in 2023, with over 2,500 guns seized. The trend is projected to continue or worsen in 2024, with early data showing a substantial number of seizures. The speaker expresses concern that these laws are being used to disarm law-abiding citizens without due process, based on potential future actions rather than proven offenses, while criminals may continue to operate freely.

This video criticizes New York Governor Kathy Hochul's deployment of National Guard troops in NYC subways and President Biden's State of the Union address, arguing both actions infringe upon Second and Fourth Amendment rights. The speaker asserts that these measures, aimed at public safety, represent government overreach and a violation of citizens' rights to self-defense and protection against unreasonable searches. The content encourages viewers to resist such infringements on constitutional liberties.

This video discusses the defiance of several New York sheriffs against Governor Kathy Hochul's new anti-2A law, the Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA). At least six sheriffs have publicly stated they will not proactively enforce the law, citing it as a violation of constitutional rights and an unfair burden on law-abiding citizens. The sheriffs emphasize their discretion in enforcement, prioritizing violent criminals over minor carry infractions.

This video discusses a leaked document from New York State providing new guidance to police on handling individuals carrying firearms. The core concern is a directive that suggests individuals carrying firearms are presumed to be doing so unlawfully until proven otherwise, a direct inversion of the 'innocent until proven guilty' principle. The speaker expresses alarm, viewing this as a significant threat to civil liberties and a potential precursor to broader anti-Second Amendment measures.

New York has enacted new legislation following the Bruen decision, expanding 'sensitive places' where firearm carry is prohibited and requiring social media account disclosure on permit applications. This law, criticized as an infringement on Second Amendment rights, makes carrying a firearm in numerous public locations a felony. Legal challenges are anticipated, with organizations like the NYS Rifle & Pistol Association preparing to contest the law.

This video analyzes New York's recent legislation impacting concealed carry rights, arguing it's an unconstitutional attempt to circumvent the Supreme Court's Bruen decision. The speaker, a constitutional attorney, explains how the law's 'sensitive places' designation for businesses and the requirement for owners to post 'guns welcome' signs likely violate both the Second and First Amendments by imposing compelled speech on business owners and infringing upon the right to bear arms.

This video discusses the recent ban on soft body armor in New York, enacted after the Buffalo supermarket shooting. It highlights that the ban is ineffective as the perpetrator wore steel plates, and lawmakers are already discussing expanding the ban to include all body armor. The speaker criticizes the rushed legislation and the intent to prevent New York residents from purchasing body armor out-of-state.

Four northeastern states (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to share crime gun data across state lines. This initiative aims to detect, deter, and investigate gun crimes, identify straw purchasers, suspect dealers, and firearms traffickers. The agreement leverages existing ATF E-Trace report capabilities, which provide data on the original dealer and first retail purchaser of a firearm, and expands interstate access to this information.