This is the text of the complete decision, as a PDF. It's expected that NYSRPA will appeal the portion of the decisions against it and the State of NY will appeal the portion of the decisions against it. This case is expected to go all the way, the Supreme Court of the US.
Gary
NYSRPA first decision, NYS fed court.pdf (2.65 mb)
Springfield Armory (Genesco, IL) has advised that there is a potential for accidental discharge in some of its 9mm and .45ACP XD-S pistols. The serial numbers involved are XS900000 through XS938700, for the 9mm version and serial numbers XS500000 through XS686300, for the .45s. All owners are asked to immediately cease using the handguns, carefully unload them, then go to Springfieldrecall.com, for instructions about how to get the handguns back to Springfield Armory.
Springfield will pay all costs, including the cost of shipping, both ways, for the upgrade and repair.
The new dates, for the BOW COURSE, are Friday, October 11th Saturday, October 12th. Students will be allowed to take the bow course, prior to the firearms course but will not be able to obtain their hunting license, unless and until they pass the firearms course.
Old Bethpage R&P Club will provide the following Hunter Safety courses, at Old Bethpage R&P Club, at 70 Kean St., West Babylon, as follows:
Firearm:
Friday, Oct 18th, from 7~11pm and
Saturday, Oct 19th, from 9~5pm.
Both sessions must be attended and you must pass the written exam, to obtain your Firearms Hunter Safety Certificate.
Bow:
Friday, Oct 25th, from 7~11pm and
Saturday, Oct 26th, from 9am~3pm.
Both sessions must be attended and you must pass the written exam, to obtain your Archery Hunter Safety Certificate. You must, also, previously have passed the Firearms Hunter Safety Course, before being able to take the archery course.
Anyone interested, in taking either or both of these FREE courses, should contact Hank Foglino, at foglinh@sunysuffolk.edu.
Gary
Old Bethpage Rifle & Pistol Club, in West Babylon, is willing to conduct one or more Boater’s Safety Courses, which will qualify the participant for his/her Boater Safety Certificate, which is now required to operate power boats, in the waters of Nassau or Suffolk Counties.
The cost will be:
1) free, if you’re still under 18, on the course's completion date or
2) $10, if you’re 18 or older, before the time of the course’s end date.
Students must be at least 10 years old, by the start date of the course, to attend.
All costs are inclusive of all materials and the Certificate of Completion. Class date(s) are to be determined, based on the interest of students. A minimum of ten (10) students is required, to hold a course session.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Hank Foglino, at foglinh@sunysuffolk.edu.