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Inc. v. Bruen; New York Penal Law; Sensitive Place Laws; Concealed Carry Improvement Act; Antonyuk v. Hochul; Sullivan Law; District of Columbia v. Heller; Concealed Carry; Training Requirements; Discriminatory Policing; Crime Enforcement; NYPD; Disproportionate Impact; Ambiguity
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Good Intentions With Bad Consequences: Post-Bruen Gun Legislation In New York, Michal E. Folczyk
Good Intentions With Bad Consequences: Post-Bruen Gun Legislation In New York, Michal E. Folczyk
Journal of Law and Policy
In response to a changing landscape for firearm licensing, New York State adopted training requirements for handgun ownership and sensitive place laws. Prior to obtaining a handgun license, training requirements ensure that applicants will be able to safely use a firearm. Upon obtaining a firearm license, sensitive place laws limit where a licensed individual may or may not bring their firearm, as a preventative measure. A violation of a sensitive place law could not only bring revocation of one’s license to carry a firearm, but also felony charges. Although well-intentioned by New York State, unintended consequences attach. This Note explores …