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NYPD statistics disprove Cuomo spokeswoman's statement about SAFE Act

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 10:33:58 -0500

The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association issued this statement in response to remarks made on December 27th by Governor Cuomo's spokeswoman Dani Lever to the Staten Island Advance that "The SAFE Act is making New York safer and saving liv...

NYSRPA wants to know why Rochester Councilwoman Scott contines promoting failed programs

Mon, 26 Oct 2015 09:00:51 -0400

The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association would like to comment on Rochester City Council President Loretta Scott's promotion of a so-called "gun buyback" program.

NYSRPA Political Victory Fund endorses Anthony Neddo for Jefferson County District Attorney

Fri, 23 Oct 2015 11:56:44 -0400

The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Political Victory Fund endorses Anthony Neddo for Jefferson County District Attorney. Our endorsement is based upon his responses to our candidate questionnaire as well as recommendations from our...

NYSRPA Political Victory Fund endorses Paul Czajka for Columbia County District Attorney

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 09:22:30 -0400

The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Political Victory Fund announces the endorsement of Paul Czajka for re-election as Columbia County District Attorney. The endorsement is based upon his strong support for Second Amendment rights t...

NYSRPA Political Victory Fund endorses Brian Barrett for Essex County Judge

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:58:35 -0400

The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Political Victory Fund endorses Brian Barrett for Essex County Court Judge. Our endorsement is based upon his experience as a defense attorney in state and federal courts and his fair and unbiased...

Rochester shootings leave no doubt the SAFE Act is a failure

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 11:51:19 -0400

"First New York City, then Syracuse, now Rochester. All three municipalities have seen a spike in shootings this year under Governor Cuomo's so-called SAFE Act. There can be no doubt that the new law is a disaster," NYSRPA President Tom King said ...

10% increase in NYC murders more proof SAFE Act not working as advertised

Tue, 04 Aug 2015 09:00:53 -0400

NYPD statistics showing a 10% increase in murders is more evidence that the SAFE Act has not made New York City any safer for residents.

NYSRPA response to Barbara Fiala's refusal to state her position on SAFE Act

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 11:52:18 -0400

The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association would like to comment on Barbara Fiala's refusal to state her positon on the SAFE Act.

Increase in Syracuse shootings prove so-called SAFE Act a public policy failure

Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:36:50 -0400

According to the Post-Standard, shootings in Syracuse are up 50% for the first six months of the year compared with the same time last year. When compared to the five-year average, city shootings are still up 3%.

NYSRPA statement regarding low SAFE Act gun registration numbers

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 15:28:02 -0400

In response to the SAFE Act gun registration numbers released by the New York State Police, NYSRPA President Tom King made this statement:

NYSRPA to hold 2015 Annual Meeting July 12th in Poughkeepsie

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 09:05:10 -0400

The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association will hold it's 2015 Annual Meeting on July 12th at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The event is open to the public. Tickets will be sold at the door and cost $5...

NYSRPA Political Victory Fund endorses Rockland Co. Sheriff Louis Falco for re-election

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 09:50:30 -0400

The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Political Victory Fund endorses Louis Falco for re-election as Rockland County Sheriff.

NYSRPA Political Victory Fund endorses Amos Goodman for Suffolk Co. Legislature

Tue, 09 Jun 2015 10:39:33 -0400

The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Political Victory Fund endorses Amos Goodman for Suffolk County Legislature District 2.

NYSRPA pleased State Senate passed SAFE Act reform legislation

Tue, 09 Jun 2015 09:01:01 -0400

The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association is pleased the State Senate passed bill S-5837 repealing portions of the so-called SAFE Act.

Two year rise in shootings prove SAFE Act not working

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 09:01:04 -0400

The New York Times first reported last week that shootings in New York City have been rising for the past two years. This was followed by the NYPD reporting a 19.5% increase in City homicides during the first five months of the year. Now, accord...

NYSRPA looking for candidates to primary incumbent state legislators

Tue, 26 May 2015 09:30:20 -0400

It has become painfully obvious that our state legislature has within its ranks a great many of members who neither respect nor understand the inalienable rights as enjoyed by the American people since the founding of this great nation. These peop...

NYSRPA statement on the election of John Flanagan as Senate Majority Leader

Mon, 11 May 2015 16:30:35 -0400

The election of Senator John Flanagan as the the leader of the New York State Senate Republican Caucus is a divisive blow to the freedom loving people of New York and should send a chill down the spine of every gun owner since the new leader voted...

NYSRPA statement on candidates running in the May 5th Staten Island special election

Wed, 29 Apr 2015 12:26:54 -0400

When voters go to the polls on May 5th for the 11th Congressional District special election they have a choice between two undesirable candidates: Vincent Gentile and Daniel Donovan.

NYSRPA statement clarifying intent of mandatory firearms storage legislation

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 09:15:20 -0400

The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association feels the need to issue a clarification statement regarding proposed state legislation referenced in the March 21 Post-Star story,"Assemblywoman asks students about gun safety."

NYSRPA calls for Attorney General Schneiderman to investigate advertising agency for gun law violations

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:00:59 -0400

The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association would like to comment on a "Pubic Service Announcement" produced by the group States United to Prevent Gun Violence. In the video, a realistic looking gun store was set up on the Lower East Side o...

Dramatic video of armed citizen proves guns save lives

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 09:52:08 -0400

The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association released this statement in response to dramatic video an armed citizen stopping an assault on a NYC subway train:

NYPD statistics prove SAFE Act does not make New York City safer

Tue, 03 Mar 2015 09:09:35 -0500

New statistics released by the NYPD showing an increase in homicides and shootings are more proof that gun control and the so-called SAFE Act has not made New York City any safer.

NYSRPA calls for Mayor Bloomberg to apologize for racist remarks

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 09:16:38 -0500

The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association calls for former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to apologize for racist remarks he made while speaking at the Aspen Institute last week. As reported by the Aspen Times, Bloomberg stated tha...

Gun control supporters clear losers in yesterday's elections

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 13:20:28 -0500

From Long Island to Buffalo yesterday's election results are a repudiation of gun control. Here are the results.

NYSRPA's response to Cuomo attack mailers

Thu, 30 Oct 2014 09:01:19 -0400

The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association would like to comment on the recent political mailers by the Cuomo campaign which attack Rob Astorino for supporting "bringing guns into schools and teaching students to shoot."