Videos tagged with New York SAFE Act

This video provides an urgent breakdown of upcoming assault weapon bans, focusing on specific feature tests and deadlines in states like Rhode Island, Colorado, and New York. It highlights potential 10-year prison sentences for non-compliance and explains the limitations of grandfather clauses and the ineffectiveness of court challenges without injunctions. Expert advice is given to inventory firearms against state definitions and consult legal counsel.

This video breaks down the implications of new assault weapons bans and firearm regulations taking effect in 2026, focusing on states like Rhode Island, Colorado, and New York. It details how specific features on semi-automatic firearms can trigger bans and the severe penalties, including up to 10 years in prison, for non-compliance. The speaker emphasizes that court challenges may not offer timely protection and advises proactive understanding of state laws and personal firearm inventories.

This video breaks down significant state-level firearm laws impacting AR and AK owners set to take effect in 2026. It details new restrictions in Rhode Island, Colorado, California, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, and Washington, covering possession, sales, registration, and storage. The expert advises owners to conduct thorough inventories, understand state-specific definitions of 'assault weapon,' ensure proper registration and storage, and plan for potential reclassifications to maintain compliance.

This video breaks down the implications of new assault weapon bans, focusing on the 2026 effective dates in states like Rhode Island and Colorado. It highlights how specific features on semi-automatic firearms can trigger felony charges, even for simple possession, and explains that 'grandfathering' often restricts future transfers rather than exempting owners from all regulations. The speaker emphasizes proactive compliance and understanding state-specific definitions to avoid severe penalties.

This video analyzes a New York Times article suggesting that even strict gun laws may be insufficient to prevent determined individuals from committing violence. The speaker argues that criminals, by definition, disregard laws, and disarming law-abiding citizens creates easier targets. The discussion highlights the potential for gun control measures to infringe upon constitutional rights without guaranteeing safety, leading to a loss of liberty.

This video discusses New York Governor Kathy Hochul's renewed push for a nationwide assault weapons ban, following a shooting incident. The speaker criticizes the proposal, citing misinformation and a disregard for constitutional rights. The content highlights arguments against such bans, including their alleged ineffectiveness in reducing crime and the focus on cosmetic features rather than functionality. It also touches upon the political landscape surrounding gun control legislation and the importance of voter engagement.

This video discusses the Department of Justice's increased focus on investigating state-level infringements of Second Amendment rights. It highlights a letter from Congressman Nick Langworthy to AG Pam Bondi urging an investigation into New York's gun control laws, citing specific statutes like the SAFE Act and the Concealed Carry Improvement Act as unconstitutional. The video emphasizes the DOJ's new stance that the Second Amendment is a civil right and the need for federal intervention when state laws are perceived to violate constitutional guarantees.

Congresswoman Claudia Tenny has introduced the Second Amendment Guarantee Act (SAGA Act) aimed at nullifying state-level firearm bans. This bill seeks to prevent states from prohibiting the manufacture, sale, importation, or possession of rifles and shotguns lawfully permitted by federal law. The SAGA Act specifically targets legislation like New York's SAFE Act, which restricts certain firearms.

This guide details how to build a New York-compliant AR-15 rifle, addressing the state's restrictive 'SAFE Act' regulations. Expert instruction covers both featureless and fixed magazine build strategies, emphasizing the use of specialized compliance parts like the Thordsen FRS-15 stock and Cross Armory's Safe Mag and Quick Pins. The process involves careful component selection and installation to legally retain features like pistol grips and adjustable stocks.

New York has passed several new gun control measures, including a 10-day waiting period for firearm transfers (S 4818), restrictions on open carry of long guns (S 9137A), and an expansion of who can petition for Extreme Risk Protection Orders. A voluntary firearm waiver (S 2086A) was also passed, allowing individuals to relinquish their Second Amendment rights. These bills are moving to the assembly and are expected to be signed by the governor, significantly impacting gun ownership in the state.

This video discusses a New York bill aiming to ban 'convertible pistols' and 'pistol converters,' which are defined to include devices like Glock switches. The bill proposes felony charges for manufacturing, possessing, or transporting these items, with exceptions for law enforcement and military. The speaker argues this legislation is unconstitutional and sets a precedent for confiscation, citing its potential conflict with the Second Amendment and existing legal precedents like Heller and Bruen.

This video discusses a proposed bill in New York State that aims to limit the sale of ammunition for 'assault weapons' to twice the capacity of an authorized weapon over a 120-day period. The speaker criticizes this as a severe infringement on Second Amendment rights, highlighting that violations would constitute a Class E felony. The content emphasizes the ongoing legal battles and legislative efforts impacting gun ownership in New York.