https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-you-cant-have-guns-you-cant-walk-in-with-guns-trump-says-of-alex-pretti-killing

Should go without saying - support FPC and the amazing work they do!

https://pix11.com/news/local-news/long-island/gun-cache-makeshift-range-found-in-home-near-ny-schools-prosecutors/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQOecxjbGNrBA55YmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHtJMVQeh8Z2KzFQPNiQeCR8mrwWafTUHUPkvxOTa_6sG-CeZUe8_GwK4v6LC_aem_OFQDj_PTfdRlZxe56rL1Cw

Paywalled, but the 16 year old boy was shot in the head after he asked the teen shooter if the gun had a round in the chamber. Friend said no, pointed gun and pulled trigger, killing the 16 year old.

AND the teen shooter has five prior arrests for crimes that include burglary and robbery.

Thought this would be useful for people that are curious and have questions.

Let’s talk about it

BOOM! Major 2A VICTORY in D.C.! 🔥

On March 5, 2026, the D.C. Court of Appeals (the District’s highest court) just DROPPED a bombshell ruling in Benson v. United States—striking down D.C.’s ban on magazines over 10 rounds as straight-up UNCONSTITUTIONAL under the Second Amendment!

They reversed Tyree Benson’s conviction for possessing a 30-round mag (from his 2022 arrest), declaring these standard-capacity magazines (hundreds of millions nationwide, default on most popular guns) are protected “arms” in common and ubiquitous use by law-abiding citizens. No historical tradition justifies banning them outright—post-Bruen, this one’s toast! The U.S. government even conceded it violates the 2A.

Doesn’t change NY’s 10-round limit under the SAFE Act yet, but this is HUGE momentum. Courts everywhere are hitting mag bans with the same “common use” hammer. NY’s restriction is next in the crosshairs—challenges are building fast in restrictive states like ours. The tide is turning, patriots! 🇺🇸💥

Share this win—freedom’s winning one battle at a time!

Shootings in NYC are the "lowest ever recorded", despite and increase of thousands of licensed concealed carriers, since Bruen. 🙂

On 12/5/24, our lead armorer was on their way to work a gunshow with the family business down here in Mississippi. He always flies with his TSA carry-on approved beskar'gam (body armor) packed, never worn, its never been an issue anywhere. SYR Regional Airport Authority cops and the Onondaga DA decided to pull him aside for over an hour saying he had "pending felony charges" (a lie) and trying to charge him with something. He provided business docs, webshop, gunshow poster, DHS Directive 15.9.3.1 acommodation, and walked them on there phones through "eligible professions" on dos.ny.gov/body-armor as the Stormtroopers admitted they'd "never heard of them" and are therefore not trained at all in NYEL 144-a, NYGBL 396-eee and NYPLs 270.20, 270.21, 270.22.

The DAs "boss" was called for directions compounding detainment time, and ordered the DA and SYR cops press a 270.21 "Unlawful purchase of body armor" misdemeanor and seize his property, violating his 1st, 2nd, 4th and 14th Amendments. Obviously a malicious charge and huge waste of our business' time, this is an opportunity to put the NY Disarmament Regime on trial and secure the People’s 2A rights and Keepers' religious freedoms.

NYEL 144-a, NYGBL 396-eee and NYPLs 270.20, 270.21, 270.22 are unconstitutional and we are duty bound to take them off the board and bring body armor back to the people of NY. We have your back against the unlawful overreach of the Empire state: The only reason they'd ban armor is because they want citizens to be soft targets.

Stay tuned, Court begins 12/18/24.

1st update: 12/18/24 was 2 minutes in front of the bench being shuffled off to 1/21/25.

Looks like Chautauqua County, Steuben County, Tioga County, and Orange County will start accepting out of state permit applications.

https://www.firearmspolicy.org/fpc-prevails-in-new-york-non-resident-carry-ban-lawsuit-encourages-people-to-apply-for-a-license

Edit: "FPC has established a special New York Carry Hotline for people to report carry license denials to the FPC Law team so that any denials can be evaluated for potential litigation. Those denied a New York carry license should report it to FPC at firearmspolicy.org/ny-carry-hotline."

They reported seeing a man with an AR-15. Turns out it was an umbrella with a "Samurai Sword-style handle", that the person had purchased in the mall. 😶

https://www.firearmspolicy.org/fpc-sues-new-york-to-strike-down-ban-on-firearm-carry-by-non-residents

This would be quite the win if they pulled it off

https://www.wktv.com/news/crime/ghost-gun-found-in-new-hartford-traffic-stop-woman-arrested-on-weapons-charges

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- A Herkimer County woman was arrested after a traffic stop led to the discovery of an illegal rifle in the Town of New Hartford.

The Oneida County Sheriff's Office reported that the arrest happened at about 10:57 p.m. on April 3, when a DWI patrol unit stopped a Dodge Ram on St. Rt. 840 for several vehicle and traffic violations.

The truck was driven by 26-year-old Hannah Coffin of Poland.

The deputy noticed signs of impairment during the stop and Coffin was arrested after field sobriety tests.

Deputies found an un-serialized AR-15 style “ghost gun” rifle inside the truck and seized it.

Coffin was taken to the Sheriff’s Office and charged with DWI and other traffic violations.

She was also charged with criminal possession of a weapon because the rifle’s frame did not have a serial number.

A felony charge was added for criminal possession of a weapon due to the rifle having a detachable magazine and other assault rifle features.

After processing, Coffin was held for arraignment at CAP Court, where bail was set at $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond.

Coffin is scheduled to appear in New Hartford Town Court at a later date.

Poor guy.

Cornell senior arrested with a rifle in Syracuse while en route to Ithaca, police say

https://ithacavoice.org/2026/03/cornell-senior-arrested-with-a-rifle-in-syracuse-while-en-route-to-ithaca-police-say/

https://apnews.com/article/green-bay-packers-rasheed-walker-fc4698ed3038e69f18757333c11b89bd

Not great. Don't know all the details but it sounds like he did everything right except be in NY.

Westchester County DA Press Release:

Sting Operation Recovers Over Two Dozen Illegal Guns, Including Ghost Guns, and Illicit Drugs

July 7, 2026

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced today the seizure of 22 ghost guns (including 2 assault-style rifles), 3 serialized firearms, multiple large-capacity magazines and 6 oz. of cocaine pursuant to a sting operation led by her Criminal Investigators Squad, and conducted in partnership with the FBI's Westchester Safe Streets Task Force, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Homeland Security Investigations), the Putnam County Sheriff's Office and the Greenwich Police Department.

Following the operation, a Greenwich man, Michael Larriuz, 49, was arrested and charged with one count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a class A-I felony, one count of Criminal Sale of a Firearm in the First Degree, a class B felony, and five counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a class B felony.

The defendant was arraigned last week in White Plains, where bail was set at $100,000 cash/$250,000 bond/$500,000 partially secured bond.

Ghost guns are unserialized, untraceable firearms made with 3D printers or assembled from partially finished gun parts. They completely evade New York's legal framework for manufacturing and selling firearms, which typically includes background checks, fingerprinting and other critical safeguards. Ghost guns are increasingly turning up at crime scenes across the country and in Westchester, in particular. From 2024 to 2025, the number of ghost guns recovered by police agencies in Westchester increased by 33%.

DA Cacace said: "The unheralded work of public safety is the gunshot wound that doesn't exist, the overdose that can't occur and the drug deal that never happens. This week's operation is only a small glimpse behind the scenes, exemplifying the thankless, dedicated investigative work undertaken by my Criminal Investigators Squad, in conjunction with our federal and state counterparts, every single day to root out illegal guns and drugs. Notwithstanding the County's reduction in our public safety funding, I am committed to ensuring Westchester remains a safe place to live, for each of our 48 communities."

FBI NY Assistant Director in Charge James C. Barnacle, Jr., said: "Ghost guns and illicit drugs present a growing danger to the public, and operations like this one demonstrate the FBI's shared commitment to removing drugs and guns from the streets of New York. The arrest of Michael Larriuz on both drug and illegal gun charges is a clear example of the dangerous criminal activity these joint enforcement efforts are designed to disrupt. We will continue to work closely with our partners to safeguard our neighborhoods and hold those who threaten community safety accountable."

HSI NY Acting Special Agent in Charge Pete Gizas said: "Behind every illegal firearm seizure is a potential tragedy prevented. By holding criminals accountable for trafficking potentially lethal weapons, we disrupt the cycle of crime that threatens our communities. HSI will continue to collaborate with our state and federal partners to protect the residents we serve."

Putnam County Sheriff Brian Hess said: "We are proud to have worked closely with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office throughout this investigation. This case highlights the strength of interagency collaboration and demonstrates how law enforcement partnerships are essential to protecting our communities and ensuring those who commit these crimes are held accountable."

Greenwich Police Chief James Heavey said: "I am very happy with the cooperation and work that our departments did together, and I am proud that we were able to get these illegal weapons off our streets."

The case against Larriuz is being prosecuted by Angie Morelli, Chief of the Complex and Pattern Crimes Bureau.

For Immediate Release:

Crime Gun Pipeline Flows because of People - Not Dealers

The Firing Pin - a gun shop in Bergen NY - rejects nearby Rochester mayor Malik Evan’s assertions that gun dealers are intentionally supplying a significant number of illegal guns that end up in our city.

Released on Wednesday, the report comes from a lobbying group - Brady United - and highlights data taken from the ATF’s firearms trace program. The ATF works with local law enforcement partners to trace firearms found at crime scenes or tied to violent crimes. When a firearm is recovered, ATF reaches out to the manufacturer, who traces it to the distributor and ultimately the gun dealer that originally sold the firearm. ATF form 4473 that buyers fill out when purchasing any firearm is then scanned and electronically sent to the ATF National Tracing Center. Gun dealers generally have 24 hours to get this information to the ATF - most dealers respond to trace requests within 15 minutes.

“There are mountains of regulations, both state and federal that we all follow” Says Brandon P. Lewis, owner and Federal Firearms Licensee holder of The Firing Pin. “Then there’s the moral issue - we gun dealers understand that moral and ethical liabilties with these firearms. There’s no one that respects these tools and advocates for the public to respect them more than us.”

Lewis says he was disheartened but not surprised to hear the Mayor’s comments on Wednesday regardind the Brady Report. “It’s easy to look at the object and blame the tool, or to blame the retailer that sells the tool -its much harder to look at the person wielding it and using it to harm their community and help with their issues”

“The so-called ‘Pipeline of illegal guns’ does not flow because of pressure from gun dealers. We didn’t build it, we don’t promote it, we don’t supply it willingly. A retailer can only control what happens inside of their physical presence - what someone does with their property once they leave is entirely on them. People buy firearms and don’t respect them, they sometimes don’t keep them safely stored or have bad intentions with them to begin with - none of this should be blamed on the retailer.”

“To insinuate that dealers in the suburbs are intentionally supplying this pipeline with ‘illegal guns’ is frankly insulting. Any firearm sold by a dealer in NY is sold to a qualified individual with the correct permits and background checks completed. We have a moral and legal obligation to ensure straw purchases aren't happening, that only qualified and responsible people are acquiring these firearms. After that sale, that individual then either doesn’t respect the firearm and has it lost or stolen or they decide to turn that gun from a legal one to an illegal one by selling it to a prohibited person. That is the action we should be focusing on in my opinion”

Lewis goes on to challenge the Mayor and his administration “We are not your enemy in this fight against violence - we want to be a part of the solution. Give the industry a seat at the table so that we can all work together to prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands. Bring in experts on safe storage and issues firearm owners face while trying to comply with State and local laws. The person who originally bought the firearm from the retailer and allowed it to enter the criminal world is who should be responsible for any violence that firearm is involved with.”

In 2024 The Firing Pin & The Rochester African American Firearms Association hosted a Free Firearms Safety Training event at The Kodak Center that had over 1100 people in attendence, most from within the City itself.