BRAZEN! NY Demands Social Media Info from Concealed Carry Gun Permit Applicants

New York is seeking to eliminate two fundamental constitutional rights all at once. A new law in New York requires gun permit applicants to provide three years’ worth of social media information before obtaining a concealed carry gun permit.

Friday’s legislation was approved by the New York Senate. Governor Kathy Hochul signed it, New York Post reported. The law not only bans concealed carry weapons from “sensitive locations” such as public transportation and Times Square, but it also requires character references and extensive social media account information for gun permit applicants. 

These actions could threaten free speech and gun rights, especially considering that the issuance of gun permits will partly depend on the state government’s evaluation of personal social media comments.

This follows a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down New York’s unconstitutional concealed carry gun restrictions in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen. 

The new law calls for, “A list of former and current social media accounts of the applicant from the past three years to confirm the information regarding the applicants [sic] character and conduct.”

According to the legislation, New York has banned concealed firearms from public places such as libraries, worship places, sports arenas and public transit. Owners of concealed carry permits can only carry on private property if there are clear signs or consent. You will need to provide personal details when purchasing ammunition. NY Post wrote.

“They didn’t just go up to the line. They trampled on the Supreme Court decision,” said New York State Rifle and Pistol Association President Tom King, head of the recent Supreme Court case’s plaintiff.

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