NYC gun laws

[Sterling]

I am not an expert on the laws here but I know enough that I can't have one without going to jail so I don't. Full disclosure: I hate hunting animals, don't do it, period. The NYPD does a pretty good job at least in Manhattan of keeping violent crime to low levels so I feel safe for the most part.

How do they manage to do that here legally? How do people feel about it?

[hack89]

1. It will be fixed when the right court case comes along

it happened in DC, it happened in Chicago.

[HockeyMom]

2. Wait and see how many NYC residents rush, especially in Manhattan, out and buy a gun if they do

It is a matter of hearts and minds. Listen to the OP. The majority of NYC residents DON'T WANT to own guns. How do you think NYC HAS the toughest gun laws? Because the people there WANT it that way. Oh, this goes back generations. I was born, raised in Manhattan almost 64 years ago. It was the same then too.

[hack89]

3. As long as those that want to buy one have the right, I don't care

we do not decide Constitutional rights by majority rule.

[sadbear]

7. Nope

It's 3/4th rule.

[Edweird]

4. >Implying the NY'ers that want guns don't just go to Virginia to buy them.

[Sterling]

6. You can get a gun but..

The penalty for it here is serious stuff. Enough that I would not mess around and face the possible penalty. It is really the top priority for the NYPD. They let a lot of stuff slide but not that. That and parking violations.

I am personally a little torn about the issue. On one hand I am thankful that I don't hear gunshots every night like when I lived in LA. Then on the other hand there have been some things that have happened in terms of break ins and home invasion type stuff that make me feel helpless if the cops could not get to me in time.

In the end I think I am better off without one. It seems more harm comes from having one around than what protection it could offer me. I still do not understand how only in NYC do they seem to be able to do this. I wish I knew how they do it when most places almost mandate gun ownership.

[aquart]

9. Now there's insane tourist talk from people who haven't been here.

This city doesn't sleep. Especially in Manhattan. We are up and doing just fine, UNARMED at all hours of the day or night.

And we don't vote for Republican presidents.

[Sterling]

12. I think he said he has lived here all his life?

Maybe I am not picking up the sarcasm? I still wish someone knew what loophole or whatever they use to get away with it here.

[sadbear]

8. Plaxico Burress

That's all I gotta say.

[Sterling]

10. Does anyone know what legal grounds they use?

That is really why I posted this in the first place. I don't think it has to be a hot button discussion. In fact I really think arguing is over rated. Does anyone here know how they manage to do it here?

Oh yes, Plaxico is a good example of how not to treat a gun overall. GUN SAFETY is freaking crucial no matter what we think about the right to have one. I know in a lot of places people are allowed to carry but in NYC if you have to carry a gun and you are not a cop or don't have a suitcase full of diamonds you are probably doing something you should think over again.

[Sterling]

11. Anyone please know how they deal with 2nd ammendment...

issues. This is my last try. It's a serious question, there are smart people here, please don't let me down. This place has in the past been useful for more than insulting people we don't agree with!