Guns

Federal lawsuit filed against NY SAFE Act

WBFO Newsroom and AP — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:49:53 +0000

The New York affiliate of the National Rifle Association, joined by sportsmen's groups, firearms businesses and individual gun owners, has filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking an injunction to stop the state's new gun control law.

Residents tired of violence rally in support of tougher gun laws

Mike Desmond — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:06:10 +0000

After a series of rallies opposing New York's new controls on guns, supporters of the NY SAFE Act turned out at Martin Luther King Park Monday night to show their support for gun control.

Erie County legislators endorse repeal of new gun laws, as Cuomo stands firm

Chris Caya, Eileen Buckley and Mike Desmond — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:47:16 +0000

Erie County lawmakers voted 7-4 Thursday afternoon in favor of a resolution calling for repeal of the state's new gun control laws. Meanwhile, Governor Andrew Cuomo, in Buffalo today, said political opposition to the NY SAFE Act is based in "fear."

Paladino leads Albany rally against gun control, 'Moms' voice support

Jim Ranney — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:02:36 +0000

Hundreds attended a rally outside the state Capitol Tuesday in opposition to the state's new gun laws. Buffalo developer and former Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino led the crowd in chants criticizing Governor Cuomo for pushing the law through.

Enthusiasts jeer state's new gun laws

Chris Caya — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0000

An information session on the state's new gun control laws at the Clarence Library Tuesday drew hundreds of fired up citizens. Many gun owners made no bones about expressing their extreme displeasure with New York's recently-passed SAFE Act.

Gun rally draws hundreds to downtown Buffalo

WBFO Newsroom — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:37:25 +0000

Hundreds rallied in Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo Saturday in support of guns at a nationally-organized 'Gun Appreciation Day.'

Two state lawmakers with different gun law views

Mike Desmond and Eileen Buckley — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:36:24 +0000

New York State Assemblyman Sean Ryan of Buffalo says the state's new gun law is necessary. Ryan is a hunter and showed off his shotgun to reporters at a news conference in downtown Buffalo Wednesday.

Gun permit inquiries pouring in to County Clerk's office

Eileen Buckley — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:22:50 +0000

Calls have been pouring into the Erie County Clerk's office requesting information about revisions to the state's gun laws.

Assembly passes, governor signs gun control bill; consumers stock up

Chris Caya and Karen DeWitt and Associated Press — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:43:00 +0000

New York has become the first state to dramatically stiffen its gun laws after last month's massacre at a Connecticut elementary school.

Most WNY senators vote against Albany gun bill

Jim Ranney — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:28:17 +0000

Most members of the Western New York State Senate delegation voted against the gun control legislation that is making its way through Albany.

City rejects aspiring gun dealer's application

Mike Desmond — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:29:00 +0000

Buffalo's Zoning Board of Appeals says Adams Street on the city's East side isn't the right place for a firearms dealership.

Stricter controls to be enforced at gun shows

Chris Caya — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:12:13 +0000

Some of New York State's largest gun show operators have agreed to new guidelines to restrict illegal sales.

City announces gun buyback day

WBFO Newsroom — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:18:44 +0000

The city of Buffalo will hold another gun buyback program on August 18 in an effort to reduce the number of illegal weapons on city streets.

Authorities arrest alleged Buffalo gun trafficker

Mark Leitner — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:21:13 +0000

A Buffalo man is behind bars, charged with possessing and selling firearms.

Gun shop near school creates controversy

Ray Marks — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:44:06 +0000

An entrepreneur in Olean is proposing to open a gun and ammunition shop near Olean Middle School on Wayne Street. But opposition is mounting.