A new gun law that goes into effect in New York on Thursday will require applicants for a concealed carry permit to provide a list of social media accounts for the past three years as part of the review process.
State regulators will be able to browse the applicant's social media posts to decide if a person has the "character" to carry a weapon.
The New York Sheriffs' Association has called the rules "burdensome" on local government officials to carry out that part of the law.New York passed legislation to strengthen gun laws while also creating sensitive areas where guns can be banned. These areas include subways, schools, private businesses, and Times Square.
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