2014 Gun Safety Legislative Priorities Background Information Released by SLAIGNY Co-Chairs and NYAGV Child Access Prevention:

Require safe storage using a gun safe, trigger lock, or secure gun cabinet when a gun is not in the immediate possession or control of the owner, to prevent improper access and unintentional shooting, particularly by children. Assemblymembers Paulin and Weisenberg and Senator Krueger have worked on legislation in NY. In 2013, the NY SAFE Act added a new requirement for safe storage for gun owners who live with someone who has been convicted of a felony or domestic violence crime, has been involuntarily committed, or is currently under an order of protection. The 2013 Brady Campaign / Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence (LCPGV) Scorecard assigns child access prevention and safe storage 3 points on its 100-point rating scale; NY currently receives 1 point. States that score above NY are: CA, CT, NJ, MD, MA, IL, and RI. Microstamping: Require all semiautomatic handguns sold or delivered in New York to be equipped with a feature that imprints a unique code onto the shell casing every time a gun is fired, to assist in solving crimes and to deter straw purchasers and gun trafficking.Assemblymember Schimel and Senator Peralta have worked on legislation in NY. The Assembly has passed Assemblymember Schimels bill in multiple sessions, beginning in 2009. Brady/LCPGV assigns this 2 points on its 100-point scale. A state that scored above NY is: CA. One-Gun-a-Month Limit and Waiting Period for Purchases: Limit buyers to one handgun a month to reduce straw purchases and trafficking, and require a 10-day waiting period before a buyer takes possession of a firearm to give law enforcement officials enough time to perform a background check and help guard against impulsive acts of violence. Assemblymember Kavanagh and Senator Gianaris have worked on legislation in NY. Brady/LCPGV assigns this 12 points for these two provisions on its 100-point scale. States that provide both a limit on multiple purchases and a waiting period are: CA, NJ, and MD. Other states that score above NY on one of these criteria are: HI, IL, RI, MN, IA, WI, and FL. Protection for Domestic Violence Victims: Empower law enforcement officers to remove firearms from the scene of a domestic violence dispute. Members of SLAIGNY are working on new legislation would apply at the scene of a domestic violence dispute. In 2011, New York enacted Assemblymember Pauilns bill to provide information on convictions for misdemeanor domestic violence to the FBI for purposes of determining whether a person is disqualified from purchasing a firearm. In 2013, the NY SAFE Act provided for courts to suspend or revoke pistol permits when issuing an order of protection where there is substantial risk the individual may use or threaten to use a firearm against the protected person. It also required safe storage of guns where the owner lives with someone convicted of a felony or domestic violence misdemeanor. Brady/LCPGV assigns 4 points on its 100-point scale for providing for removal of firearms upon issuance of a protection order and at the scene of domestic violence; NY receives 2 points. States that scored above NY are: CA, IL, NH, and TN. Other states that provide for removal at the scene are: NJ, PA, OH, NE, and WV. Ban on 50-Caliber Military-Style Sniper Rifles: Ban the sale of certain .50 caliber rifles with very high power and long range, in the manner the SAFE Act banned sales of assault weapons with certain features. Assemblymember Kavanagh and Senator Squadron have worked on legislation in NY.

 The Assembly has passed legislation restricting sale of these weapons in multiple sessions. Brady/LCPGV assigns this 1 point on its 100-point scale. States that score above NY are: CA, CT, and MD. Better Use of Background Checks: Require dealers to report to law enforcement when failed background checks reveal that people have attempted to buy guns they are prohibited from owning. Require gun dealer employees handling weapons to pass background checks. Assemblymember Kavanagh and Senator Peralta have worked on legislation in NY. Brady/LCPGV scores NY with 18 of 23 possible points on background checks and access to firearms, with only CA scoring higher, but does not consider in its ratings the particular provisions proposed here.