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"We'll Accept Oranges From The Sunshine State But Not Guns"

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Mayor Bloomberg and a bi-partisan coalition of Mayors and law enforcement officials including NYC Police Commissioner Ray Kelly joined NY Junior Senator Kristan Gillibrand and Long Island Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy to introduce legislation to crack down on gun trafficking. Proposed changes in state and federal law, with respect to the sale and possession of firearms that have been transported from outside New York State.

For those not familiar with NY politics Kristan Gillibrand was appointed by Governor Patterson to fill Hillary Clinton's Senate seat. A relatively unknown conservative democrat congresswoman from a rural upstate NY district, Gillibrand had a 100% approval rating from the NRA. She has been criticized for her position by state Democrats and Republican Mayor Bloomberg.

Kristan Gillibrand, Jr. NY Senator

Carolyn McCarthy who was first elected to Congress in the 90's campaigning for gun control measures after her husband was killed and her son severely injured, on a Long Island Rail Road commuter train when a mass murderer, opened fire on passengers. McCarthy was considering challenging Gillibrand in a democrat primary for the Senate seat. Rudy Giuliani is also considering running for the seat for a second time since he recently announced he will not run for Governor. Maybe he too will change his long-time pro gun-control position.

The Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2009

The Gun Trafficking Prevention Act makes it illegal to traffic or assist in the trafficking of a firearm, making it unlawful to deliver or receive two or more firearms where the individual knows or has reason to believe that the firearms are being, or will be, used in a felony.

Coincidentally this week 2 men who operated a Florida-to-New York gun trafficking ring were indicted after selling more than 40 guns to undercover cops. Most of the guns were purchased at pawn shops and gun shows in Florida, then sold fully loaded in Brooklyn.

"We'll accept oranges from the sunshine state but not guns," said NYPD Commissioner Kelly at a press conference. According to Kelly crime is down to record levels in NYC. NYPD officers put their lives on the line everyday. NYC has made 350 arrests for illegal guns this year.

90% of all gun crimes in NYC come from out of state guns.

Most illegal guns into NYC come from PA, VA and the Florida to NY pipeline.

Bloomberg also blamed "extremists in the pro-gun movement for the nations lax gun laws. According to the mayor's office, his proposal "would increase the class of the offense by one level. For instance, the charge of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, currently a Class-C Felony, would become a Class-B Felony, if the gun were determined to be from outside the state."

The Mayor wants background checks before guns are exchanged and tougher penalties for the sale and possession of firearms that have been transported from outside New York State. The Mayor believes this will help prevent a terrorist attack.

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Comments (11)

Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy

When you make guns illegal, only criminals will have guns. 

Nov 29, 2009 02:22 PM
Mitchell J Hall
Manhattan, NY
Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn

That's an original line like "guns don't kill people do"  Guns are perfectly legal. Law abiding citizens can buy them. Most non-criminals don't have a problem with criminal checks. I have to do criminal checks on people for just renting or buying an apartment. I've had to have a criminal check done just to get relocation business.

Nov 29, 2009 03:15 PM
Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495
Stage it Right! - Melbourne, FL

When you make guns illegal, STUPID people will not have guns!  Its the STUPID people who have access to guns that cause the problem.  Many other countries, like Norway have strict gun laws, even the police are not armed.  Any problems there?  Ummmm nope!  The NRA and their agenda has put this country in a very precarious position, we are now at war with each other.  Read the Second Amendment, one person does not a well armed milita make!

Nov 29, 2009 10:49 PM
Bill Lauler
Chase Realty LLC - McLean, VA
Associate Broker,CIPS,CRB,SRES,GRI

Hi Mitchell , I wish you the very best with your situation,but I would still like to be tried by 12 than carried by 6.Having removed some interesting people from society that are currently serving in a contained place..I prefer to be armed with a weapon rather than verbage.

Nov 30, 2009 04:24 AM
Mitchell J Hall
Manhattan, NY
Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn

Terry, The proposed bill is about illegal gun trafficking not making guns illegal. The measure will give law enforcement tools to investigate and prosecute gun traffickers and their criminal networks, while protecting responsible, law-abiding gun owners. Guns are legal in NY.

 

Bill, Thanks for your comment. As a retired law enforcement officer you can probably appreciate that NYC cops put their lives on the line everyday trying to get criminals and illegal guns off the streets. You certainly have a right to be armed with a weapon.

Nov 30, 2009 06:57 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Mitchell, Finally they may do something about gun trafficing...how nice to hear that.  I wonder if this had been active earlier how many innocent people might have been saved?  We should have stricter gun control, not only for terrorists but for the gangs who keep growing in numbers here. 

Nov 30, 2009 10:03 AM
Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495
Stage it Right! - Melbourne, FL

Mitchell, unfortunately guns are legal everywhere except Norway!

Nov 30, 2009 10:52 AM
Mitchell J Hall
Manhattan, NY
Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn

Carole, Hopefully this bill will help law enforcement crack down on illegal guns that are so easily obtained in other states out of NY.

Terry, The penalty in NY for selling and possession of drugs including marijuana is equivalent to that for illegally selling a firearm, or for possession of a bomb or machine gun.

Nov 30, 2009 12:19 PM
Linda Mae Croom
Topock, AZ
(928) 768-3040

Mitchell,

I am amazed by people who do not see a NEED for gun control and Tougher Laws against Gun trafficking...

Who do they think are buying the bulk of smuggled guns..? The Police Force?

Not surprised to hear Florida is listed among the top three... I hear the Cuban Cartel and gangs are out of control there.

I find it ridiculous that drug possesion carries the same penalty as a gun charge.

I pray for laws that help to keep guns out of the WRONG hands... not Human hands..........

 

Nov 30, 2009 02:01 PM
Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy

"The most foolish mistake we could make would be to allow the subject peoples to possess arms."

Who said it?

Here is a hint... 

The political left has some great folks on their side...

Nov 30, 2009 02:26 PM
Mitchell J Hall
Manhattan, NY
Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn

Florida is the second worst offender followed by Texas. The number one state for gun crimes is Georgia. Georgia ranked number one in the nation in the total number of crime guns traced to Georgia gun dealers and recovered in other states, with 2,631 crime guns traced to Georgia and recovered outside the state. Florida ranked number two with 2,328 crime guns traced to Florida dealers and recovered in crime in other states. Texas ranked number three, with 2,281 crime guns traced to Texas dealers and recovered in crime in other states.

Crime guns and gun deaths by the numbers

Georgia - #1 - 2,631 crime guns
Florida - #2 - 2,328 crime guns
Texas - #3 - 2,281 crime guns

Gun death rate, per 100,000 population:

Georgia - 11.7 gun deaths
Florida - 10.3 gun deaths
Texas - 10.9 gun deaths

BTW: Georgia, Florida and Texas fingerprint real estate brokers and salespersons

Dec 01, 2009 01:17 PM