New York City officials said Thursday that the Supreme Court's decision to make it easier for people to carry pistols for self-defense would not be immediately affected. Insisted. Big Apple — But officials have acknowledged the need to “use all available legal resources” to slow down future impacts.
"This case has been remanded to the lower court, but the important thing to note today is that nothing has changed," said New York Police Department Commissioner Keychant SeawellCity Hall. Saidat a press conference.
"If you have a permit, it will not be automatically converted to a carry permit. You will be arrested for illegally holding a gun in New York City."
NYPD According to the report, about 16,000 New Yorkers currently have permits to hold pistols in city homes, and 700 business owners have permits to hold pistols where they work.
And about 3,500 people can carry guns for work. Although permitted, 2,400 guards can be armed at work, but cannot bring back weapons.
When asked if the NYPD would step up its use of "stop and frisk," Seawell said it would adopt "more direct means" between random bag checks and public protests. Said.
"Obviously, if that happens, we'll see how people meet with civilians if they're allowed to carry it," she added.
Mayor Erik Adams called the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision "horrifying" and said "there is no place in the country where this decision is as influential as New York City."
"We use all available legal resources to ensure that the interests we have seen during this administration are not undone, and New Yorkers are at greater risk of gun violence. I will do my best to prevent it from being done, "he said.
Adams identifies "sensitive places" for the city to possess guns You can also ban stating that you will start, and you can also review the application process for obtaining a pistol permit "to ensure that only fully qualified persons can obtain a carry license".
Adams' chief adviser, Brendan McGuire, also said, "All options are considered in terms of how the city responds to the decision thatbroke 1911 state law. Has been done. " He demanded that people show "justification" why they should be allowed to carry their pistols.
"This opinion does not preclude all gun control for clarity," he said.
Adams, as he warned, called the "iron pipeline" used to smuggle illegal pistols into the Big Apple. Highway], not I-95. "
" Guns are bought here. People will be empowered to believe they can carry, "he said.
At another press conference, Governor Kathy Hokul also said the High Court's decision was "not an immediate change in any law."
"I want everyone to know if you are a permit owner in a state where you are not an automatically concealed permit owner. That was done by the Supreme Court today. That's not the case, "she said.
At a press conference in Manhattan's office, Hokur also said he would bring state legislators back to Albany to consider new gun control after July 4.
Unless the owner "actively" permits it, it can include additional training requests to obtain a carry permit and a ban on hidden weapons at the establishment.
"I'm not going to predetermine them, but I think they will be what people think of as common sense," Hochul said.
