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Gun applicants in NY will have to hand over social accounts

Gun applicants in NY will have to hand over social accounts

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https://apnews.com/bd1fba804dfa2adb347c74bb6e52d2b0

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — As missed warning signs pile up in investigations of mass killings, New York state is rolling out a novel strategy to screen applicants for gun permits. People seeking to carry concealed handguns will be required to hand over their social media accounts for a review of their “character and conduct.”

It’s an approach applauded by many Democrats and national gun control advocacy groups, but some experts have raised questions about how the law will be enforced and address free speech concerns.

Gun applicants in NY will have to hand over social accounts

Jul 8, 2022, 12:22pm UTC
https://apnews.com/bd1fba804dfa2adb347c74bb6e52d2b0 > ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — As missed warning signs pile up in investigations of mass killings, New York state is rolling out a novel strategy to screen applicants for gun permits. People seeking to carry concealed handguns will be required to hand over their social media accounts for a review of their “character and conduct.” > It’s an approach applauded by many Democrats and national gun control advocacy groups, but some experts have raised questions about how the law will be enforced and address free speech concerns.