Sentences with phrase «for gun permits»

On the tape, Lichtenstein boasted that he had several officers on his payroll, who he gave tens of thousands of dollars for gun permits for his friends and customers.

In Rockland County, County Clerk Paul Piperato has said he did not believe he had legal standing to deny the Journal News» request for gun permit addresses.

County Clerk Dennis Sant in nearby Putnam has refused to comply with the Journal News» FOIL request for gun permit holders, citing public safety concerns.

Officials in nearby Putnam County have said the NY SAFE Act requires they do not reply to the Journal News» FOIL request for gun permit holders names and addresses.

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Former militiamen are offered the chance to buy their service weapons when they're done serving, but they have to get a permit for those state - issued guns.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation strips its background checks data of applications for conceal - carry permits, typically made by people who already own guns, to give a better reflection of actual purchases.

«We have a gun - permitting process in the state, but that's only for concealed carry.

It established a registry of all guns owned in the country and required a permit for all new firearm purchases.

The NFA established a registry of all guns owned in the country and required a permit for all new firearm purchases.

Furthermore, the law restricted ownership of firearms to»... persons whose trustworthiness is not in question and who can show a need for a (gun) permit.»

There probably wouldn't even be a permit process under a Republican government, it would just be a free for all for the gun toting trophy hunters.

UMM I have some good news for you... you can own a Tommy gun with full automatic in UT... need a permit yes but you can still own one...

In addition to Grant and Harrington, NYPD Sergeant David Valenueva and Officer Richard Ochetal have been arrested on charges that they providing gun permits to unqualified applicants in exchange for thousands of dollars in bribes.

A former Brooklyn prosecutor is set to go on trial Monday in a guns - for - bribes case that has shaken up the way the NYPD doles out gun permits.

The proposals would end the ban on giving long guns as gifts to relatives and pistol permit holders, repeal a provision in the law that limits 10 - round magazines to seven rounds and end the requirement for ammunition retailers to register with the state and provide background checks on customers.

The law expanded the definition of prohibited assault weapons — which is the part that has most irked sheriffs — as well as raised the penalties for illegal possession of firearms, required mental health checks, and limited the public's access to records of those who have gun permits.

Also Monday, the feds arrested Sgt. David Villanueva and Officer Richard Ochetal of the NYPD License Division for allegedly taking cash bribes from Brooklyn businessman, Alex Lichtenstein, who wanted gun permits for undeserving applicants paying him as much as $ 18,000 each.

Another man, Alex Lichtenstein, has also been arrested for bribing officers to fast track gun permits.

Sources say Reichberg had a gun permit for several years, but it was recently yanked as the federal probe heated up.

Publishing the home address of gun permit holders raises privacy and safety concerns for both gun owners and non-gun owners alike.»

Alex Lichtenstein is accused of bribing NYPD officers for gun license permits, prosecutors said.

Crooked gun license broker Shaya Lichtenstein's access to police was so good that his applicants didn't even have to come to headquarters for a mandated interview before they got their permits, the Daily News has learned.

She said Castile told the officer he had a permit to carry a gun, had one on him and was reaching for his driver's license and registration.

A U.S. Navy veteran and retired police detective is suing Cuomo and other state officials for confiscating his gun permit and four handguns after he voluntarily sought medical treatment for insomnia.

For example, in Japan, just carrying a gun or a bullet is illegal without a special permit which is very difficult to get.

The deadline for pistol permit recertification in New York has passed, leaving possibly thousands of gun owners with permits that are no longer valid, though law enforcement officials have already said they won't be pursuing criminal charges against these individuals.

An arrest does not automatically mean a gun owner loses their pistol permit in New York, which was highlighted when a police officer was arrested for second - degree harassment when he pointed his own gun at a person in a bar.

Or by accepting different types of identification for voting (like accepting gun carry permit, but not student id).

The NYPD has revoked the gun carry permits of more than two dozen people who got them through a shady middleman indicted for bribing NYPD cops working in the department's Licensing Division, sources tell the NY Post.

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After the speech, she said the state's restrictive gun laws make it too hard for people to get permits to carry concealed weapons, though she doesn't support lowering the minimum age to obtain a concealed carry permit.

Six Democrats voted for the so - called reciprocity measure, which would allow a gun owner with the proper permit in any state to carry a concealed firearm to another state where it is also legal.

It is legal for a gun owner with a valid pistol permit to openly carry and display a firearm under Connecticut law.

By permitting the rapid vote, the governor also avoids drawing out publicity about the gun measures before the vote, and preventing even more discomfort for some Republicans who co-lead the State Senate, and who have some reservations about the bills.

In November 2014, Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave counties the option to adopt local laws permitting the sale and possession of sparklers and novelty devices (including caps for toy guns, snappers and party poppers) during certain times of the year.

Scott - Childress's resolution also takes a shot at U.S. Rep. John Faso's vote in favor of federal concealed carry «reciprocity» legislation that would allow gun owners from states with lax gun laws to legally carry firearms in states like New York with much tougher standards for issuing concealed carry permits.

The demand for pistol permits following passage of the new gun law, championed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the wake of 2012's Sandy Hook massacre, led county lawmakers to expand the list of judges authorized to issue pistol permits from three to eight.

Two other officers from the NYPD License Division have also been stripped of their guns and badges during the probe for allegedly taking bribes from a Borough Park - based businessman, who was arrested for allegedly arranging gun permits for friends and clients for up to $ 18,000 each.

The New York State Appellate Court has ruled on Putnam County's refusal to give The Journal News the names and addresses of people with gun permits back in 2012, directing the county to release the records — a victory for the paper.

Thousands of registered gun permit holders are trying to get their names removed from the public record, a daunting task for local officials.

You are saying the disadvantage is that you can not apply for a permit to own a gun banned by the Assault Weapon Ban 2014.

Eight other officers — the majority are high - ranking officials — have been disciplined so far in the growing scandal, including a sergeant and an officer in the NYPD License Division who are suspected of taking money in exchange for helping applicants obtain gun permits.

The various pieces of legislation championed by New York Legislators for Gun Violence Prevention would strengthen background checks, close loopholes for out - of - state gun permit holders, prevent those convicted of certain domestic violence offenses from buying guns, among other measures.

«Resolved that the Orangetown Town Board condemns The Journal - News for publishing the names and addresses of legal gun permit owners in Rockland County,» the motion drafted by Morr read.

The board also formally denied the state permission to use the Fulton County seal or the seal of its sheriff's department, for «purposes of correspondence with legal and registered gun owners regarding permit recertification or any other purpose» associated with the new Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013, or SAFE Act.

: That the Oneida County Board of Legislators does hereby deny the State of New York and other external entities permission to use the name, letterhead, address or seal of the County of Oneida for purposes of correspondence with or notices to legal and registered gun owners regarding permit recertification or for any other purpose associated with implementation or exercise of the NY SAFE Act, and be it further

WHEREAS, there will be significant financial and time impact to the law - abiding gun owners who will now have to renew their pistol permits every 5 years at a cost, and significant financial and time impact to the Counties if they are mandated to become responsible for the 5 year re-certification process; and

RESOLVED, that the Schoharie County Board of Supervisors denies the State of New York permission to use the Name, Seal of the County or any other likeness of it, Sheriff's Office Logo, letterhead or address for purposes of correspondence with legal and registered gun owners regarding permit recertification or any other purpose associated with the SAFE ACT, and it be further

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Schuyler County Legislature denies the State of New York permission to use the name, Seal of the County of Schuyler, letter head or address for purposes of correspondence with legal and registered gun owners regarding permit re-certification or for any other purpose associated with the SAFE Act, and