NYPD enacts emergency rule enforcing Times Square as a gun free zone ahead of new NY law

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams is launching a comprehensive outreach plan to educate New Yorkers about the new state gun law going into effect September 1.

The law was in response to the Supreme Court repealing the state's 100-year-old law limiting availability of conceal carry permits.

Governor Kathy Hochul and Adams addressed public safety concerns on Wednesday, saying new provisions of the law will require concealed carry license applicants to meet revised requirements and complete a state-regulated firearms training course. "Times Square is back to pre-pandemic pedestrian crowding," said Tom Harris, president of Times Square Alliance during Tuesday's hearing. "Given the high and continuously growing levels of foot traffic, we appreciate the state's recognition as a very dense area deserving an extra layer of public safety protection."

Other sensitive locations outlined by the law include bars, libraries, schools, government buildings, and hospitals among other public spaces. Hochul also announced new permitting and minimum age requirements for semiautomatic rifles will take effect on September 4, which were included in legislation signed by the governor in response to theThe new requirements state that an individual must be at least 21 years old and have a permit before purchasing a semiautomatic rifle

 

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Let the hold ups begin lol

I feel so safe now. Maybe I’ll go there tonight.

Oh boy more legation coming ny's way

Probably illegal will be challenged in federal court.

i though criminals didnt obey the law, i dont think is going to do anything.

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