MID-HUDSON – Democrats are generally critical of the Supreme Court’s ruling on New York gun laws, while Republicans suggest not much changed.
Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler, a Republican, said there is just one modification to the current law.
“They struck down one small portion that says you don’t have to show proper cause to get a permit. It used to be you had to show me a reason why I need a permit. Now, if you meet the requirements, you really don‘t need a reason, but it didn’t change any of the requirements,” he said.
Applicants would still have to undergo background and fingerprint checks, Hoovler said.
But, Westchester DA Miriam Rocah, a Democrat, said the ruling “will absolutely make it harder for prosecutors in New York and around the country to keep our communities safe from gun violence.”
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democrat, said the SCOTUS ruling “is not just irresponsible, it is downright dangerous. Our nation is in the middle of a gun violence epidemic and instead of working to protect our communities, this court has made it even easier for potentially dangerous people to carry concealed handguns in public spaces.”
