LIVINGSTON COUNTY — On Thursday a Livonia woman made a court appearance in response to her charges of two counts of felony Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, a Safe Act Violation. Allegedly Miken Palmer was in possession of two semi-automatic weapons, one of which was a Spikes Tactical Semi-Auto Rifle with a magazine that violated the Safe Act. The ordeal began on December 5th when a neighbor called authorities to complain … [Read more...]
STATE POLICE: SAFE Act Registration of Semi-Automatic Weapons Available Online
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Individuals who registered an assault weapon under the SAFE Act can now recertify their registration as required under state law. According to a press release from the New York State Police they have created an easy online process that will allow registrants to quickly complete their recertification. More information can be found here: https://troopers.ny.gov/Firearms/assault_weapons.php There is no cost for … [Read more...]
Collins Announces Plan to Federally Beat SAFE Act
NYLON – Congressman Chris Collins hosted a press conference Monday to present legislation that would limit the authority of New York State to regulate or tax sales of rifles or shotguns. According to a press release from Collins' office, local, county and state officials join Collins in backing this legislation, called the 'Second Amendment Guarantee Act' (SAGA), which would serve as a means to repeal the New York Secure Ammunition and … [Read more...]
SAFE Act Becomes Powder Keg in 2016 DA’s Race
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The SAFE Act has taken center stage in this year's District Attorney's race. District Attorney Greg McCaffrey is firing back at his challenger, Ray Sciarrino, for a mailer and billboard campaign that includes a photograph of McCaffrey being present and applauding at the signing of the SAFE Act. "My opponent is circulating information saying that I am an opponent of the Second Amendment," said McCaffrey. "This is … [Read more...]
Letter to the Editor: McCaffrey is Not Anti-Gun
The following is a letter submitted by District Attorney Greg McCaffrey to the GeneseeSun.com for publication. The attitudes and ideas expressed below should not be interpreted as the opinions of the GeneseeSun.com. Bolded emphasis was added by Mr. McCaffrey. Dear Editor, The 2016 election season has reached the final stretch, with election day less than fifty (50) days away. The political discourse on the national stage has been … [Read more...]
Safe Act Ammunition Restrictions Suspended
NYLON – Parts of the Safe Act which restrict the sale of ammunition have been suspended following an agreement between the New York State Senate and Governor Andrew Cuomo. According to a press release from Senator Catherine Young, State Senate Republicans, led by Majority Leader John Flanagan, the sale of ammunition will no longer depend on a background check, nor be logged in any statewide ammunition database, which is not yet … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Announces it Will Not Enforce SAFE ACT Round Limit
GENESEO — Following a ruling by the United States District Court of Western New York, Sheriff Thomas Dougherty has announced that the office will not enforce the seven round provision of the New York State Safe Act. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, the office will revert back to the previous limit of 10 round limits. Sheriff Dougherty cited the following verbiage from the ruling as part of the … [Read more...]
Geneseo Town Board discusses SAFE Act
GENESEO — The Geneseo Town Board discussed a resolution calling for the repeal of the New York State SAFE Act of 2013 at its meeting tonight. The resolution from the Inter-County Association of Western New York and the Inter-County Legislative Committee of the Adirondacks came before the Board at its Feb. 14 meeting, where they agreed to look it over and discuss it further at today’s meeting. The Board members agreed the New York Secure … [Read more...]