Albany Democrats have not reached thesteel bansince passing similar laws We would like to further limit the sale of bulletproof vests in a week. -The plated gear used by the racist gunman when he was allegedly slaughtered in a Buffalo supermarket.
Body Armor Ban is one of theSweep Gun Control Packagepassed by the State Senate on Friday as part of a special session summoned by Governor Kathy Hochul following the Supreme Court. PartBreaks the 100-year-old limit on carrying hidden weapons in the Empire State.
"This can reduce the damage done to this kind of people because they feel that this makes criminals more reckless, more daring, and unable to stop all shootings. "The sponsor of the Jonathan Jacobs bill (D-Newburgh) told The Post. "What we can do is take away the protection of criminals."
The legislature was expected to pass the bill and send it to Hokul's desk late Friday or early Saturday. rice field.
Law enforcement and military members are exempt from bans, as are other professions designated by the state.
Violators Is a year of imprisonment, probation or fines. If you commit repeatedly, you will be penalized for a felony.
The new law is expected to cause serious collateral damage to the profitability of businesses like Midtown's 221B Tactical.
"There is nothing wrong with people buying body armor because they intend to commit a crime," said Brad Peder, co-owner of 221B, Friday. "I think that's the wrong view, but as a reseller, what am I going to do? I'm going to obey the law."
