NYS Senator Introduces New Flare Gun Legislation

Albany lawmakers seek crackdown on flare guns after holiday violence

New bills would tighten access to flare guns and make their use as a weapon illegal. Lawmakers said they were prompted by a violent Fourth of July in Albany.

New York lawmakers grappling with summer gun violence

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Gun Violence Awareness Month ended in June, but gun violence continues in New York State. Recent incidents at the capitol, including a flare gun fired by a minor, prompted the local Center for Law and Justice to speak out. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "This isn't a 'public safety incident,'" said Executive Director Ta-Sean Murdock. "It's a moral crisis." They…

Gun Violence Likely to Increase During Summer Months

WASHINGTON (July 8, 2025) - Trauma season, often referred to as the "100 deadliest days of summer", generally spans from Memorial Day to Labor Day, according to Safe Kids Worldwide.  This period is characterized by an increase in injuries, particularly among children including gun violence.  We have seen a historically increase in gun violence in the summer compared to other times of the year.  Elizabeth Choma, clinical assistant professor at th…