By Jim Tuttle, Genesee County S.C.O.P.E. Chapter

As we have seen, the SAFE Act was established by select individuals in the dark of night. It was stated that this law was created by exigent circumstances and was quickly passed by both houses of the New York State legislature. Since that time we have learned that two of the three main architects of the law, Dean Skelos and Sheldon Silver, have since been convicted of felony corruption charges. The third, Governor Andrew Como, is currently under investigation. After reading the law, we have learned that not one section deals with public safety. All the restrictions are cosmetic in nature, not, performance in nature; rendering the law useless. 

Now the Governor has finally produced his pistol permit recertification document. Why is it no surprise that more emphasis is placed upon the number and type of weapons a permit holder has, rather than whether or not the individual is qualified to have a pistol permit. The Governor has clearly established his desire to establish a confiscation list, rather than a safety net. Now, although no provisions have been clearly established for the enforcement of this law, if you don’t comply properly, you become a criminal. A person can be arrested, can have your property confiscated, can be fined and or sent to jail. 

What really gets me the most is this; we now have, at least, a Governor, Attorney General and State Senator who are all practicing attorneys. As sworn court officers, they have taken an oath to uphold the laws of New York State and uphold the Constitution of New York State and the Constitution of the United States of America. As elected officials they have taken a similar oath. In addition to supporting the SAFE Act which violates our rights under the 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th Amendments, they now openly conspire to violate Federal Law by encouraging sanctuary cities, especially New York City, which ultimately will be a financial burden upon the people. Without properly investigating potential immigrant’s backgrounds, they also endanger the welfare of our families. 

Do as I Command, Not as I Do. 

Not only are these individuals violating their oaths of office, they are violating the laws that they swore to defend. Every honest citizen should be screaming at the top of their lungs for these individuals, and any others who fall into this category, be prosecuted and impeached. Notify your local, state and federal representatives. As individuals and as members of organizations, we must act now.