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N.Y. Federal Judge Upholds N.Y. Stun Gun/Taser Ban

A federal court has upheld New York's ban on stun guns and tasers, stating that the plaintiffs failed to prove these weapons are common.
US District Court Judge Edgardo Ramos is the first federal judge to support such a ban since the Supreme Court's 2016 ruling implied these bans are likely unconstitutional.
The Second Amendment Foundation challenged the bans but failed to provide evidence that stun guns are typically possessed for lawful use.

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Federal Judge Becomes First to Uphold a Stun Gun Ban Since 2016 Supreme Court Case

New Yorkers may be able to carry a firearm for self-defense, but those seeking a less-lethal option will continue to be out of luck following a new federal court ruling. On Monday, US District Court Judge Edgardo Ramos upheld a New York state ban and a separate New York City ban on the sale and possession of stun guns and tasers. He determined that the plaintiffs had the burden of introducing… Source

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N.Y. Federal Judge Upholds N.Y. Stun Gun/Taser Ban

Most courts that have considered the constitutionality of such bans have struck them down (and others have been recently repealed). But Judge Edgardo

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N.Y. Federal Judge Upholds N.Y. Stun Gun/Taser Ban Most courts that have considered the constitutionality of such bans have struck them down (and others have been recently repealed). But Judge Edgardo reason.com I'm not a legal eagle and I know that the law is on the books (but not enforceable) for NYS and NYC. Has it changed or not?

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