Attorney General James Triumphs in Defending New York’s Gun Safety Laws
(WNY News Now) – A significant legal win for gun safety in New York, as the Second Circuit Court upholds key provisions of the state’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act.New York – New York Attorney General Letitia James celebrated a victory today as the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld the majority of New York’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA). The decision reinforces the state’s stringent gun safety regulations, which were put into place following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen.The CCIA, which has been in effect since September 2022, faced several legal challenges aimed at weakening its provisions. However, today’s ruling confirms that most of the law’s requirements will remain intact, ensuring str...