Posted on 12/05/2013 12:04:37 PM PST by Q-ManRN
he New York City Police Department is taking aim at owners of shotguns and rifles capable of holding more than five rounds, demanding such guns be surrendered, altered or taken out of the city.
The demand came in the form of some 500 letters mailed out to owners of registered long guns that are in violation of a 2010 city ordinance. The first option for the letter's recipient is to, "Immediately surrender your Rifle and/or Shotgun to your local police precinct, and notify this office of the invoice number. The firearm may be sold or permanently removed from the City of New York thereafter."
New York has the strictest gun laws in the country, and the city has even tighter restrictions. Mayor Michael Bloomberg, co-founder of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, has made it a priority of his to pull illegal handguns off the streets and directly links these guns to violent crimes. But critics say the real problem is illegal handguns in the hands of criminals, not long guns owned by law-abiding citizens.
"We think it's an abuse of power by the NYPD," said Tom King, the president of New York State Rifle & Pistol Association.
Though these notices were not sent out as a direct result of the SAFE Act, New York State Assemblyman James Tedisco said the new law may embolden city police forces to send out similar letters.
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NYC is a case study in what happens when registration of firearms is mandated by the government.
The people of NYC don't want ANY liberties, as proven by the 75% of the vote, the socialist De Blasio garnered this past November.
gun control ping
So,... get a WWII British Enfield Mark IV. It only takes 4 rounds from a charging clip & is 30.6 cal.
Oh that old thing? It fell off my boat into the East River YEARS ago....
And don’t forget, Empire Starters, it’s now a crime in New York state to confuse a cat.
Strike that! To annoy an LEO. If you are confronted, click your heels and reply to every question the cop poses with “Ja wohl mein Herr!”
I’d have to turn one every single gun I’ve got execept one - A Ruger 5 round LCR snub nose revolver. All my long arms hold more than 5 - as I suspect is the same with most here on FR.
Bloomberg: Better to have a phone in your hand than a gun.
That IS the bottom line, isn't it?
De Blasio was born Blasio-Wilhelm, Wilhelm being his mother's family name.
With his black spouse (as it says, not "wife") he is making all sorts of news, isn't he?
The New Yorkers are welcome to him. They deserve what they voted for.
Mean while the people that they need to worry about, the gang bangers, wise guys, felons etc are laughing their a$$es off while they load their bannana clips....
***...demanding such guns be surrendered, altered or taken out of the city.***
Why no, officer, I’ve taken it out of the city, per the SAFE act. But thanks for stopping by - and Merry Christmas!
They don’t. They are sheep and keep electing wolves as shepherds.
They elected an outright self-identified communist as mayor... do you think that they care about freedom and liberty one iota?
But Registration NEVER leads to Confiscation... right...
Since when are long guns used in crimes?? Answer: almost never!!!
Gee, I though they told us that registration is not confiscation.
I left New York State, in disgust, in 2000. I knew what was coming. I am so glad I left. I make a lot of money, and would have been a great taxpayer. They probably gained three welfare cases in exchange for my earning. God bless ‘em.
She's also an ex-lesbian soooooo.
They deserve what they voted for
Amen!
Anyone voluntarily living in NYC, or that communist-dominated state in general, should have their head examined.
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