The State That Can Now Disarm You Over a Phone Call
William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, provides an expert analysis of New York Assembly Bill AB 544, which significantly expands police authority to seize firearms. The law allows for temporary firearm custody based on a 'reasonable belief' or 'reasonable suspicion' standard, lowering the threshold from probable cause required for arrest. This measure, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, also extends the holding period for seized firearms to 120 hours, impacting New York residents' Second Amendment rights during domestic violence investigations.











