New York handgun law requires applicants provide social media accounts
A new state law in New York requires concealed carry permit seekers to provide social media accounts so officials can review 'character and conduct.'
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A new state law in New York requires concealed carry permit seekers to provide social media accounts so officials can review 'character and conduct.'
As missed warning signs pile up in investigations of mass killings, New York state is rolling out a novel strategy to require gun permit applicants to hand over lists of their social media accounts for a review of their "character and conduct."
"Where this will get tricky is to what extent this is expression and to what extent is this evidence of wrongdoing?" one professor asked.
The new regulation is designed to catch warning signs about potential gun owners that could indicate they are a danger to themselves or others.
People seeking to carry concealed handguns in New York will be required to hand over their social media accounts for a review of their "character and conduct." Some worry about free speech concerns.