Fellow SCOPE Patriot,  

Today, the New York State Senate will vote on Bill S00362, which proposes extending the current waiting period for all firearm purchases from three days to ten days. This bill also states that violations would be classified as a Class A misdemeanor.

I strongly urge you to contact your State Senator—regardless of party affiliation—and ask them to vote NO on this legislation.

The existing three-day waiting period is already effective, and there is no conclusive evidence indicating that a longer waiting period would enhance safety. Extending it unnecessarily burdens law-abiding citizens without delivering proven benefits.

Governor Hochul claims this bill is about protecting New Yorkers from themselves. However, this approach overlooks data, common sense, and the rights of responsible firearm owners.

Please make your voice heard today.  Please DON'T WAIT. DO IT NOW!

S00362 has a SAME AS BILL.  It is Assembly bill A03223 which was referred to the Assembly Codes Committee on January 27, 2025, with no action since.  However, the NY State Assembly's legislative term has been extended another week, through 18 June, 2025. 

We need to stay vigilant.  You can expect more legislative alerts this week and next. 

Thank you.