New York Drops Social Media Check for Concealed Carry Permits

New York Drops Social Media Check for Concealed Carry Permits: A Settlement Ends Privacy Concerns

In a significant development, New York has abandoned its requirement for concealed carry permit applicants to disclose their social media accounts. This change follows a federal court settlement last week between state officials and gun owners who challenged the rule. The shift comes as a result of the Concealed Carry Improvement Act, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in 2022, which was enacted after the Supreme Court struck down New Yorks previous strict gun permitting system. Gun rights groups had previously criticized the social media check as an invasion of privacy and a violation of free speech. However, Attorney General Letitia James maintains that the deal preserves the rest of New Yorks stringent gun safety measures, such as training requirements and no-carry zones in places like parks and protests. The settlement concludes a legal challenge initiated by Lawrence Sloane, an Onondaga County man who argued that the rule forced him to share private posts.

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