Video produced for gun control group appears to show multiple felony violations of city and state law
Albany, NY -(Ammoland.com)- The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association would like to comment on a “Public Service Announcement” produced by the group States United to Prevent Gun Violence.
In the video, a realistic looking gun store was set up on the Lower East Side of Manhattan and potential first time gun buyers were invited in.
“First off, the firearms and accessories hanging in the background do not appear to comply with either New York City law or the so-called SAFE Act,” said NYSRPA President Thomas King.
“Second, it is a felony violation of the Sullivan Act for a person to possess a handgun anywhere in New York without a license. The video clearly shows individual “customers” handling various handguns and doing so in an unsafe manner.”
NYSRPA calls upon Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to investigate the advertising agency which produced the video, Grey New York, for possible violations of city and state law.
About The NYSRPA
The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association is the state’s largest and oldest firearms advocacy organization. Since 1871, our organization has been dedicated to the preservation of Second Amendment rights, firearm safety, education and training, and the shooting sports. Our membership consists of individuals and clubs throughout the state. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)4 organization and the official NRA-affiliated State Association in New York.
For more information, please visit www.NYSRPA.org.
Different articles I have read say that the firearms were “Prop” or fake weapons, (however, other articles say they were Real!), that the Mayor signed off on the scheme, and that a member (official) of the NYPD was present in the shop at all times… So a big anti-gun vaudeville!!!
That NYPD’er needs to turn in his badge!
Did the fake guns have orange painted tips?
Did the store have a fire permit/ permission to occupy/ handi-capped bathrooms? Don’t tell me the city and the PD are slum shop keepers!
Go to the middle of Socialsitville and shame first time gun owners with deception lies and propaganda.
OhBombAh sucker-punched some of this country to get his worthless arse elected (twice); what makes you think that false and misleading advertising isn’t part of his scheme to forever change America.
The boxes of ammo are empty.
My crystal ball predicts no charges will be filed.
If it was pro-gun someone would be in jail by now, but some animals are more equal than others.
Add on retail operating permits , Fire code inspections , and remind the AG office that failure to investigate is a violation of equal application of the law.