READ: State Police issue “field guide” for NY’s gun law

[Spoonman]

Most police I've talked to do not supprt this law. Most have expressed a reluctance to enforce it.

READ: State Police issue "field guide" for NY's gun law - Politics on the Hudson

READ: State Police issue “field guide” for NY’s gun law

State Police have issued a field guide for its troopers and other law enforcement on how to handle New York’s controversial gun-control law.

Police officers and the state Sheriff’s Association have questioned the constitutionality of the SAFE Act, which requires police to confiscate guns from people who do not properly register them. The Sheriff’s Association has joined a lawsuit seeking to overturn the law, and a number of large rallies have been held at the Capitol seeking to have the law repealed.

The law lowers the limit of bullets allowed in a magazine from 10 to seven, requires new registrations for weapons and expands the ban on assault weapons. Gun owners could face criminal charges if they don’t follow the law.

The guide notes that the seven-bullet limit should only be inspected by police if there is an indication of a criminal offense.


Assemblyman Bill Nojay, R-Pittsford, Monroe County, questioned whether police will actively charge anyone under the SAFE Act. He said he’s heard from officers who won’t do so.

 

[Sallow]

It's the law.

Any officer not enforcing the law ought to turn in their guns and shields and find another line of work.

The Tea Party as little sway in most of New York.

 

[martybegan]

It's the law.

Any officer not enforcing the law ought to turn in their guns and shields and find another line of work.

The Tea Party as little sway in most of New York.

Actually most of NY is against this law, and we will see the results of it passing in the next assembly and state senate election.

Also, I assume the police will be following the 7 round only part of the law as well, right?

 

[Spoonman]

It's the law.

Any officer not enforcing the law ought to turn in their guns and shields and find another line of work.

The Tea Party as little sway in most of New York.

eh, it will no longer be the law after 2014