https://nypost.com/2022/07/01/new-york-bill-would-require-social-media-info-for-gun-carry-permit/

New York bill would require social media

info for gun carry permit

New York Post, by Zach Williams

Posted By: Ribicon, 7/1/2022 4:27:45 PM

New York lawmakers are set to pass sweeping legislation that would ban concealed weapons from so-called “sensitive locations” like Times Square, public transit and other venues—while requiring gun permit applicants to give the state information about their social media accounts as well as character references.(Snip)Among other information, potential firearm owners would be asked to divulge all social media accounts maintained over the past three years as well as provide references attesting to their “good moral character.” Private businesses will be off limits to firearms unless their owners post conspicuous signage indicating otherwise. Weapons will also be barred from places of worship, public transit, sports arenas, parks, libraries,