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Title: How New York Red Flag Law Is Affecting the Next Generation of Shooters
Post by: txradioguy on October 12, 2019, 05:36:31 pm

Imagine taking your son or daughter out to shoot their first match. They just had what would naturally be the most amazing weekend of their childhood. All they want to do is talk about it. Now imagine on the way out of the range telling them that under no circumstances can they share their excitement and elation with anyone, especially their classmates. Some would say you sound paranoid. But the sad truth is residents of New York State are now living in that very reality.

On Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, New York State joined more than 10 other states in the implementation of a red flag law. The law allows for the seizing of firearms from anybody deemed to be a danger with little more than a nod from a school administrator. Most states already have a means of doing so through conventional due process. However, red flag law allows not only police, but family members and even members of the school district to petition to the court to have someone’s firearms confiscated for up to one year.

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Silencing these activities may even cost students scholarships or other opportunities. Weighing in with her opinion is Smithtown Rifleman (Riflelady), Angela Walz. She is a recent high school graduate. Not only was Walz very active in the club, but also in preserving the right to participate in the shooting sports. Last year she was selected to attend the coveted NRA Youth Education Summit for a chance to learn more about our democratic process, as well as earn a chance to win a $55,000 scholarship.

Perturbed by the idea that she best remain silent about here participation in the shooting sports, she responded with:

“As a youth shooter, I am concerned that now teachers have the power to deem a student unsafe and call ‘red flags’ whether it is for legitimate reasons or for a difference of opinion.  Someone who disagrees with me may attempt to limit my right to bear arms and to partake in my sport.”

https://www.personaldefenseworld.com/2019/10/new-york-red-flag-law-next-gen-shooters/ (https://www.personaldefenseworld.com/2019/10/new-york-red-flag-law-next-gen-shooters/)

Title: Re: How New York Red Flag Law Is Affecting the Next Generation of Shooters
Post by: verga on October 15, 2019, 03:29:29 pm

Another reason to leave that communist state.