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Council Member Paladino introduces bill to eliminate firearm license fees

0:57:05

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Council Member Vickie Paladino introduces Intro 1008, a bill to eliminate the $340 fee for firearm licenses and permits in New York City. She argues that the current fee is a financial burden that disproportionately affects lower-income individuals, potentially infringing on their Second Amendment rights.

  • Paladino emphasizes that waiving the fee would make the process fairer and more inclusive for all residents.
  • She notes that the current fee covers administrative costs, background checks, and processing expenses.
  • Paladino suggests that this is just one step in addressing a lengthy and expensive process for obtaining firearm permits in NYC.
Vickie Paladino
0:57:05
Good afternoon, everyone.
0:57:07
I'm I wanna introduce today 1008, a local law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to eliminating the fees for a firearm license and permits, waiving the fee of $340.
0:57:25
The application fee for the New York City pistol permit can be a significant financial burden for many people.
0:57:33
This fee may disproportionately affect individuals from lower income backgrounds, making it harder for them to exercise their second amendment rights compared to those with more financial resources.
0:57:47
The fee covers administrative costs, background checks, and other processing expenses.
0:57:53
But it most importantly to consider the broader implications of such cost on equity and accessibility.
0:58:01
Waving fees can ensure the process is fairer and more inclusive for all residents.
0:58:07
This is only a small portion of a lengthy and expensive process to be continued, to be ex to be continued.
0:58:16
Thank you.
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