Okay, with the SAFE act, I can see running dry fast. But with the Sullivan Act, somehow I don’t see New Yorkers bristling with options.
I am not sure of the etymology of the term, but I recall first learning of it about 20 years ago.
The term was invented by Jim Cirillo, a NYC cop who, on the Stakeout squad was involved in a 20 gunfights and killed at least 11 men. This was in the late 60’s when they carried revolvers, before speed loaders, dropping your empty and grabbing a backup was the fastest way to get shooting again.