NY Gun Owners May Need to Divulge Social Media Passwords
A proposed bill in the New York State Senate could mean that anyone wanting to buy a gun or renew their gun permit will be subject to a review of their internet history and social media accounts.
Bill S9191 was drafted by State Senator Kevin Parker from New York’s 21st Congressional District and “requires a person applying for a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver or a renewal of such license to consent to having his or her social media accounts and search engine history reviewed and investigated for certain posts and/or searches over a period of 1-3 years prior to the approval of such application or renewal.”