New York Police Department Archives

The New York Police Department’s Emergency Rule Now Allows Non-Residents To Apply For Concealed Carry Permits (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

August 13, 2024 by Jerry McGlothlin

The spokesman for the Gun Owners of America explains why this is a huge victory, though he’s not sure how New York officials will retaliate. Earlier this year, the Gun Owners of America, alongside Newsmax TV host Carl Higbie), filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of New York, believing the state’s blanket ban on out-of-state residents attempting to obtain a concealed carry permit was unfair. As a result, the New York Police Department (NYPD) have responded … Read more

The New York Police Department Will Now Allow Anyone Nationwide To Apply For an Open Carry License

August 12, 2024 by Jerry McGlothlin

A spokesman for the Second Amendment Foundation explains why this is such a big win for private gun owners. In response to a lawsuit filed by Carl Higbie, the New York Police Department (NYPD) have apparently allowed for anyone – not just residents of New York – to file for an open-carry license. The “emergency rule” was passed down this past Friday, noting no formal procedures for applicants. “A process by which non-State residents can apply … Read more

Heroic NYPD Marine vet reminds us of the importance of police officers (By Michael Letts)

December 4, 2023 by Jerry McGlothlin

(Originally published in American Thinker.) Police officers are under the poorest perception possible these days. It’s true. The whole “defund the police” campaign has done irreparable damage to police officers across the U.S., not only turning them into the “enemy” of the people, but also convincing key politicians to revoke their funding when they need it the most. That said, there are still officers out there making a difference, despite the backlash they’re receiving on all … Read more

New York Police Officers Are Quitting In Record Numbers, and It’s a Very Concerning Statistic For the Future (Guest: Michael Letts)

August 8, 2022 by Jerry McGlothlin

New York has seen some very startling numbers when it comes to police officers staying on the job. According to the New York Post, the number of officers retiring before reaching their 20 year pension has reached an all-time high. The number jumped 71 percent for this year, going up to nearly 1,100 in all. Nearly 2,500 have resigned this year alone, a huge leap from the 1,731 that left the previous year. NYPD Police … Read more