The Gun Map is Gone

[American_Jihad]

New York newspaper removes gun permit database from website after outcry

January 18, 2013


WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – A suburban New York newspaper that outraged gun owners by posting the names and addresses of residents with handgun permits removed the information from its website Friday.

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State Sen. Greg Ball, the most vocal opponent of the posting, said, "Thank God The Journal News has finally realized the error in their judgment and done the right thing. ... I am proud to have passed legislation keeping The Journal News from doing this ever again."

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Read more: New York newspaper removes gun permit database from website after outcry | Fox News

 

[Bigfoot]

Yeah, they took it down yesterday, I imagine that letters from people's attorneys were starting to stack up.

 

[American_Jihad]

Yeah, they took it down yesterday, I imagine a letters from people's attorneys were starting to stack up.

Plus they have to live amongst those people...

 

[hortysir]

Shouldn't have to register your weapon anyway.
In FL, i don't

 

[Bigfoot]

Shouldn't have to register your weapon anyway.
In FL, i don't

I have one of those Bersas in my future purchase plans, I like them a lot and have owned a couple of Walthers. (as you know) That's a nice choice for CC.

 

[RoadVirus]

A bit late for that, isn't it Journal News? You've already caused irreversable damage.

 

[LeftofLeft]

This exercise accomplished nothing except for making Liberals to feel better about themselves.

 

[Seawytch]

There you go, the power of public outcry. It's still legal for them to do it though...

 

[lukelk]

I think it's a good idea, it's like a sex offender list, I would prefer to not live in a neighborhood that is armed to the teeth.

 

[rightwinger]

Thank god....gun owners are now safe

 

[Katzndogz]

Yeah, they took it down yesterday, I imagine that letters from people's attorneys were starting to stack up.

That's exactly what happened.

 

[OODA_Loop]

I think it's a good idea, it's like a sex offender list, I would prefer to not live in a neighborhood that is armed to the teeth.

Go door to door and demand to know what your neighbors have.

Then speak to them like you post here about it.

 

[blackhawk]

Yeah, they took it down yesterday, I imagine that letters from people's attorneys were starting to stack up.

I bet cancelled subscriptions were on the rise as well and probably lost advertisers as also.

 

[JoeB131]

Thank god....gun owners are now safe

Too bad they aren't as concerned about keeping the kids safe!

 

[blackhawk]

Thank god....gun owners are now safe

Too bad they aren't as concerned about keeping the kids safe!

But putting out a online map showing were people who have legally purchased and registered guns live that will keep the kids safe ?

 

[boedicca]

Opinion: Their lawyer made them do this due to the liability risk. One house has already been burglarized.

 

[Seawytch]

Opinion: Their lawyer made them do this due to the liability risk. One house has already been burglarized.

Fact: With no evidence that the house wouldn't have been burglarized anyway.

 

[RoadVirus]

Opinion: Their lawyer made them do this due to the liability risk. One house has already been burglarized.

Actually, i think it was 2.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

I think it's a good idea, it's like a sex offender list, I would prefer to not live in a neighborhood that is armed to the teeth.

This is America. It's your right to be a bed wetting coward.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Opinion: Their lawyer made them do this due to the liability risk. One house has already been burglarized.

I agree and I believe a second house was just hit about a week ago where they stole their gun safe.