Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation designating a long list of public places in New York as gun-free zones, but it isn't likely to be the final word. Darrell A.H. Miller, co-director of the Duke Center for Firearms Law, discusses the implications.
Gun violence activists held a rally at Union Square in June after the Supreme Court's decision striking down New York's strict regime for issuing concealed-carry handgun permits.Gun violence activists held a rally at Union Square in June after the Supreme Court's decision striking down New York's strict regime for issuing concealed-carry handgun permits.
WNYC Morning Edition host Michael Hill discussed the new law and its ramifications with Darrell A.H. Miller, law professor and co-director of theThe new law designates a long list of places as “sensitive locations” where guns are banned, even by carry-permit holders. How do you see these measures stacking up against restrictions in place in other states?
The sensitive locations with respect to public transportation, it's really an issue I'm watching. On the one hand, people need to travel within the city, and this is obviously going to impair their ability to carry a gun. On the other hand, the interior of a jet aircraft is also a sensitive place, and I can't believe that the court will end up saying that you can carry a loaded gun onto a jet airplane.
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