Silver Creek Man Becomes First Victim of Andrew Cuomo's Unconstitutional New York Gun Ban

Dear New York Governor Andrew Cuomo:

The Supreme Court has spoken. The recent Heller decision (thank you, Ted Cruz) made clear that "the sorts of weapons protected [by the Second Amendment are] those in common use."

In light of the fact that only 4 million AR-15 variants are in circulation, please consider "Silver Creek man becomes first arrest under new gun laws":

A Chautauqua County man appears to be the first person arrested under New York’s new gun-control law, charged with selling newly banned assault-style weapons to an undercover police officer... Benjamin M. Wassell, 32, of Silver Creek, was accused of twice selling weapons now prohibited under the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act, according to State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.

If Wassell is convicted of the felonies, he faces a possible prison sentence of seven years.


“By selling these illegal firearms, Mr. Wassell’s actions had potentially dangerous consequences for New Yorkers,” said Schneiderman, whose office conducted the joint investigation with the State Police. “We have seen far too much gun violence in our state in recent months, and the sale of illegal semiautomatic weapons will not go unpunished."

Schneiderman’s office believes the arrest is the first in the state since the gun-control legislation was passed two months ago... The gun is considered a banned weapon now in New York, and selling it is a Class D felony, because it had several military features, including a pistol grip, telescoping butt stock and bayonet mount.

I glean from recent emails that many Americans' patience with those who violate the Constitution on a daily basis is wearing thin.


Hat tip: BB.