On July 1, local time, the New York State Legislature voted to pass a bill aimed at banning people from carrying guns in "sensitive places" such as Times Square and public transportation facilities.
The bill became law that night after it was handed to New York Gov. Cathy Hochuer for signature, and will go into effect on September 1.
According to the new law, except for certain occupational groups such as law enforcement officers and active duty military personnel, others cannot be in New York State airports, subways, buses, trains, ferries, government buildings, churches, schools, homeless shelters, day care centers , libraries, polling stations, bars, public playgrounds, parks, zoos, and "sensitive places" such as Times Square in New York.
The law also stipulates that on private property, it is tacitly forbidden to carry firearms unless the owner allows it.
Business and real estate owners have the right to decide whether to allow others to use firearms on their premises.
If a decision is made to allow concealed carry, business and real estate owners must clearly state it with a sign.
The law also increases the application requirements for concealed carry gun permits, including that applicants must undergo 16 hours of firearm handling training, two hours of shooting range training, and a written test and interview.
On the evening of the 1st, Hochuer said at a press conference held in Albany, the capital of New York state, "We will not go backwards", "They may think that they can use a pen to change our lives, but we also have a pen", "I believe this. New laws will make New York safer."
(produced by Xu Miaoqiao)
Responsible editor: [He Sanli]