Cops Arresting People for Live Fire Training

Published on March 5, 2023
Duration: 10:19

This video details how law enforcement in Suffolk County, New York, is allegedly arresting individuals for participating in legally required live-fire training for gun licenses. The host, Liberty Doll, explains that police are ignoring state law exemptions, creating a 'bait and switch' scenario where citizens are punished for complying with training mandates. The discussion centers around the Giambalvo v. New York lawsuit, which challenges these unconstitutional enforcement practices.

Quick Summary

In Suffolk County, New York, police are allegedly arresting individuals for participating in legally required live-fire training for gun licenses, despite state law exemptions. The Giambalvo v. New York lawsuit challenges this practice, arguing that police are ignoring Penal Law § 265.20(3-a), which permits such training.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Bait and Switch Tactic
  2. 01:35NY Arrests for Required Gun Training
  3. 02:16The 'Pre-License Possession' Catch-22
  4. 02:58Police Ignoring State Law Exemptions
  5. 03:25Giambalvo v. New York Lawsuit Overview
  6. 03:57Lawsuit Details: Unlicensed & Restricted
  7. 05:27Plaintiffs: Giambalvo & Malone
  8. 06:17Malone Declaration: Police Admissions
  9. 07:07Police Misinterpretation of Law
  10. 08:04Lawsuit Details: Lack of Correlation
  11. 09:26Case Progress: Appeal to Second Circuit
  12. 09:49Outro & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are police in Suffolk County, New York, arresting people for live-fire training?

Police in Suffolk County, New York, are reportedly arresting individuals for live-fire training, which is a requirement for obtaining a gun license. They claim that firing a gun without a license, even for training purposes, constitutes illegal possession, despite state law exemptions.

What is the Giambalvo v. New York lawsuit about?

The Giambalvo v. New York lawsuit challenges the Suffolk County Police Department's policy of arresting individuals for undergoing legally mandated live-fire training for gun licenses. It also addresses the alleged unconstitutional requirement to amend restricted licenses.

Does New York law allow for firearms training before obtaining a license?

Yes, New York Penal Law § 265.20(3-a) specifically exempts unlicensed individuals from criminal penalties for engaging in live-fire training as part of the process to obtain a concealed carry license.

How are police allegedly ignoring state law regarding gun training in New York?

According to the Giambalvo lawsuit, Suffolk County Police are disregarding the exemption in Penal Law § 265.20(3-a) that permits live-fire training for licensing. They are reportedly arresting both trainees and instructors, treating it as illegal possession.

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