China News Agency, New York, July 2. On July 1, local time, the New York State Legislature voted to pass a bill aimed at prohibiting 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 for concealed carrying of firearms.

Data map: On May 14, local time, a mass shooting occurred in a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, USA, killing at least 10 people and injuring 3 others.

According to reports, police said the suspect was an 18-year-old white gunman who was wearing a body armor and used a head-mounted camera to broadcast live.

The picture shows the police investigating the scene of the accident.

  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.

  The New York Times said the U.S. Supreme Court last month overturned a New York state law restricting the concealed carrying of firearms, and just a week after the New York state legislature enacted a bill aimed at restricting the carrying of guns.

The new law is expected to lessen the impact of the Supreme Court's decision as it becomes law.

The move by New York state also signals that the Supreme Court and the Democratic-controlled "blue states" may intensify their differences in the next few years.

  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."

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