Is there a "David Gregory Clause" in the New York Gun Law?

Published on January 20, 2013
Duration: 10:02

This video discusses the complexities and potential pitfalls of recent New York gun legislation, focusing on magazine capacity limits and assault weapon definitions. Professor William Jacobson highlights how the law's intricacy may inadvertently ensnare law-abiding citizens and discusses a peculiar clause related to 30-round magazines and law enforcement notification, drawing parallels to the David Gregory situation.

Quick Summary

The new New York gun law is a complex 39-page bill that mandates background checks for ammunition sales, requires private gun sales through dealers, and bans magazines holding more than seven rounds. Existing 10-round magazines can be kept but are limited to seven rounds. The law also redefines 'assault weapon' classifications, requiring state registration.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction of Professor William Jacobson
  2. 00:14New York Gun Law Project
  3. 00:32Complexity of the New Law
  4. 00:43Ammunition Sales & Private Gun Sales
  5. 01:12Magazine Capacity Ban (7 Rounds)
  6. 01:37Law's Impact on Law-Abiding Citizens
  7. 02:02Goal: Make Gun Ownership Difficult
  8. 02:29Assault Weapon Definition Changes
  9. 03:01Assault Weapon Registration Requirement
  10. 03:29Law vs. Criminals vs. Law-Abiding
  11. 04:06Legal Challenges to the Law
  12. 04:16Difficulty in Understanding the Statute
  13. 04:33Magazine Ban Compromise
  14. 05:21The Curious Number Seven
  15. 05:38Magazine Sales Restrictions
  16. 06:11Revolvers and Capacity Limits
  17. 06:46Law Enforcement and Magazine Ban
  18. 07:00Concerns About Rushed Legislation
  19. 07:36The David Gregory Exemption
  20. 07:55Prosecutorial Discretion
  21. 08:05Clause on 30-Round Magazines
  22. 08:46Knowing Violation Standard
  23. 09:25David Gregory Situation Analogy
  24. 09:41Peculiarities in the Law
  25. 09:51Conclusion and Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main changes in the new New York gun law discussed?

The new New York gun law, a 39-page bill, introduces background checks for ammunition sales, requires private gun sales to go through licensed dealers, bans magazines over seven rounds, and redefines 'assault weapon' classifications, necessitating state registration.

How does the New York law affect existing 10-round magazines?

Existing 10-round magazines can be kept, but they are now restricted to holding a maximum of seven rounds. The sale of new magazines holding more than seven rounds is prohibited in New York.

What is the 'David Gregory Clause' in the context of New York gun law?

While not a formal clause, the 'David Gregory Clause' refers to a peculiar provision in the New York law concerning 30-round magazines. It states that a violation is 'presumptively knowing' if law enforcement advises it's illegal and the owner doesn't turn it in, mirroring a situation where David Gregory used a prop gun on his show without prosecution.

Why is the new New York gun law considered complex and potentially problematic?

The law is criticized for its 39-page complexity, which may inadvertently ensnare law-abiding citizens who fail to understand its intricate requirements. It's argued that the law makes gun ownership difficult rather than effectively targeting criminals.

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